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DEC   8  1933 


FOR  EVERY 


SUNDAY   IN    THE   YEAR. 

by        // 

CAROLINE   MAY, 

AUTHOR   OF    ul>OEMS,"     M  TREASURED    THOUGHTS    FROM    FAVOURITE 
AUTHORS,"    "AMERICAN   FEMALE   POETS,"    ETC. 


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EDWARD  O.  JENKINS, 

PRINTER  AND   STEREOTYPER, 

20  NcrtL  William  Street,  N.  Y. 


ROBERT  RUTTER, 

BINDER, 

84  Beekman  Street,  N.  Y. 


INTRODUCTORY  NOTE. 

THE  extreme  beauty  and  strength  of  the 
Collects  found  in  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer,  must  be  apparent  to  all  devout  observ- 
ers. They  are  so  short  and  simple  that  no  at- 
tentive mind  could  fail  to  follow  them,  and  so 
impressive  that  no  praying  heart  could  fail  to 
feel  them.  Brief  as  they  are,  they  are  also  so 
comprehensive  that  they  seem  to  touch  upon 
all  the  needs  of  a  Christian  soul,  and  all  the 
doctrines  of  a  Christian  creed.  They  are  in- 
gots of  precious  ore;  and  it  may  be  thought 
that  to  have  beaten  them  out  into  the  gold-leaf 
of  verse  was  a  presumptuous  task.  But  these 
hymns  when  begun  were  not  meant  to  be  gath- 
ered into  a  book.  How  they  came  to  be  so  is 
of  little  importance. 

The  writer's  plan  has  been  to  take  the  main 

(iii) 


iv  '    INTRODUCTORY  NOTE. 

idea  of  each  Collect  as  a  text  and  a  title  for  the 
hymn  that  follows  it ;  though  in  several  in- 
stances the  exact  words  of  the  prayer  are  so  in- 
termingled with  the  verses,  that  they  are  simply 
called  paraphrases.  For  Christinas  Day,  Good 
Friday  and  Easter  Sunday,  the  hymns  have 
been  prompted,  not  by  the  Collects,  but  by  the 
events  celebrated  on  those  days. 


C.  M. 


Chestnut  Cottage,  Pelham, 
November  13th,  1872. 


Jfirst  jjuntmg  in  ilbbmt- 


galipot* 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
cast  away  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon 
us  the  armour  of  light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal 
life,  in  which  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in 
great  humility,  that  in  the  last  day,  when  he  shall 
come  again  in  his  glorious  majesty  to  judge  both  the 
quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  immortal, 
through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE  GREAT  HUMILITY  OF  CHRIST S 
FIRST  ADVENT. 

TS  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord 

Whose  name  is  Wonderful? 
In  whom  the  wealth  of  heaven  is  stored, 

The  Light  Ineffable, 
The  Life  of  all  His  human  brothers, 
The  Chief  among  ten  thousand  others  ? 

(0 


&it$i  Jhtn<Jatj  hi  gutont 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord 

Within  this  stable  drear  ? 
Could  not  the  homely  inn  afford 

Some  comfort  and  some  cheer  ? 
Must  winter  winds  blow  all  unwary 
Upon  the  babe  and  mother  Mary  ? 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord  ? 

Look  at  this  worn-out  trough, 
Where  water  hath  been  often  poured 

For  cattle  rude  and  rough, 
Who  lieth  now  within  this  manger  ? 
Who  is  this  helpless  infant  stranger  ? 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord  ? 

Behold,  the  shepherds  come, 
Learning  of  angels  the  record, 

And  now,  with  wonder  dumb, 
They  see  around  the  babe  so  tender 
An  aureole  of  gleaming  splendor. 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord  ? 

The  wise  men  come  from  far, 
The  prophets'  scroll  they  had  explored, 

They  saw  the  prophet-star, 
That  went  before,  a  guide  victorious, 
And  pointed  out  the  child  so  glorious. 


Ji«rt  £utt4xg  in  !3Mvcnt.  ; 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord  ? 

Yes,  Herod  knows  the  hour, 
And  in  his  wicked  heart  a  sword 

Pierces  with  cruel  power. 
That  passive  babe  who  lies  so  lowly, 
Shall  rise  and  rule  with  vengeance  holy. 

Is  this  the  advent  of  the  Lord  ? 

Yes,  hear  the  angels  sing ! 
Far  up  among  the  stars  is  poured 

Sweet  anthems  to  their  Kincr: 
"  Good- will  and  peace,"  their  happy  story, 
Filling  all  earth  and  heaven  with  "  Glory." 

This  is  the  advent  of  the  Lord! 

Come,  let  us  cast  away 
The  works  of  darkness  oft  deplored, 

And  let  us  don  -to-day 
The  shining  armour  that  is  given 
To  those  who  fight  for  Christ  and  heaven. 

This  is  the  advent  of  the  Lord ! 

Let  us, — like  those  of  yore 
Who  left  their  flocks  with  one  accord, 

Their  homes,  and  mystic  lore, 
To  worship  Christ  in  weakness  shrouded, — 
Behold  Him  now  with  faith  unclouded  ! 


This  is  the  advent  of  the  Lord ! 

But  He  will  come  again ; 
And  in  His  majesty  adored 

Will  judge  the  nations  then; 
The  quick  and  dead  before  Him  standing 
Will  rise  or  fall  at  His  commanding. 

O,  in  Thy  second  advent,  Lord, 

Let  us  be  hid  in  Thee ! 
To  favour  forfeited  restored, 

Thy  righteousness  our  plea, 
Open  to  us  heaven's  golden  portal 
And  bid  us  rise  to  life  immortal. 


Swonfr  Sunimg  hi  ^biwnt. 


TD  LESSED  LORD,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scrip- 
-*— ^  tures  to  be  written  for  our  learning;  grant  that 
we  may  in  such  wise  hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and 
inwardly  digest  them,  that  by  patience,  and  comfort 
of  thy  holy  Word,  we  may  embrace,  and  ever  hold  fast 
the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life,  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THE  COMFORT  OF  THE  HOLY  WORD. 

'DLESSED  LORD,  our  need  discerning, 

Thou  in  pity  hast  conferred, 
For  our  comfort  and  our  learning, 

Thy  divinely-written  Word  ; 
Where  the  wisdom  of  all  ages 
Is  condensed  within  its  pages. 

Great  peace  have  they,  peace  we've  tasted, 
They  who  love  Thy  holy  law ; 

Whose  glad  feet  have  often  hasted 
To  Thy  courts  with  reverent  awe, 

There  to  see  Thy  Book  unsealed, 

There  to  hear  Thy  will  revealed. 

(5) 


gtmul  burning  in  gutvfnt 

Patience  of  a  long  duration 

Find  Thy  tried  and  hidden  ones, 

When  close  shut  from  observation, 
Which  their  untold  sorrow  shuns, 

They,  with  spirits  bent  with  trouble, 

Feel  thy  Word  rewards  them  double. 

Pardon,  free  and  sure  and  ready, 
Lies  Thy  blessed  Book  within ; 

Souls  by  humble  faith  made  steady, 
Yet  half  trembling  for  their  sin, 

Find  their  justly  dreaded  sentence 

Christ  remits  to  true  repentance. 

Guidance,  'mid  the  ways  so  various, 
Opening  on  life's  desert  plain  ; 

Certain  joys,  for  joys  precarious ; 
Soothing  balm,  for  aching  pain  ; 

Wait  on  those  who,  with  affection, 

Search  Thy  Word  and  its  direction. 

Lord,  it  is  more  necessary 
Than  our  daily  needed  food ; 

Love  is  there,  that  will  not  vary, 
Wisdom,  which,  when  understood, 

Gives  us  all  things  to  inherit, 

All  things,  even  a  Saviour's  merit. 


gmml  Sunday  iu  gUUtnt. 

Lord,  we  hold  fast,  we  embrace  it, 
And  the  blessed  hope  .therein  ; 

Let  us  nevermore  disgrace  it 
With  our  faithlessness  and  sin. 

Hungering,  thirsting,  do  we  crave  it ; 

On  our  heart's  core  do  Thou  grave  it. 

When,  in  yon  life  everlasting, 
We  behold  Thee,  dearest  Lord  ; 

We  shall  find  Thy  love  unwasting 
Has  fulfilled  thy  every  word ; 

Not  one  promise  unavailing, 

Not  one  jot  or  tittle  failing. 


Cbirir  Sunbag  xn  %)bbmL 


OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  at  thy  first  coming 
didst  send  thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way 
before  thee;  grant  that  the  ministers  and  stewards  of 
thy  mysteries  may  likewise  so  prepare  and  make 
ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of  the  disobedi- 
ent to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that,  at  thy  second  com- 
ing to  judge  the  world,  we  may  be  found  an  accepta- 
ble people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

CHRIST'S  COMING  ANNOUNCED. 

J^EPENT  and  turn  to  God, 
His  kingdom  draweth  near  ; 

Confess  your  sins  with  fear, 

Forsake  the  paths  ye  trod, 
And  be  baptized,  wash,  make  you  clean, 
Let  your  repentance  thus  be  seen ! 

This  was  the  Baptist's  cry ! 

There  cometh  one  this  way, 

One  whom  ye  must  obey, 

One  mightier  than  I, 
The  latchet  of  whose  holy  shoes, 
I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose. 
(8) 


JThivrt  Sunday  in  3Mv*ttt. 

He  will  baptize  with  fire, 

And  with  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

The  baptism  I  boast, 

Is  but  to  bring  you  nigher 
The  holy  faith  of  God,  and  lave 
All  who  repent  in  Jordan's  wave. 

Am  I  too  harsh  and  stern  ? 

I  but  prepare  His  way, 

Lifting  my  voice  to  say, 

Repent,  confess,  and  turn. 
O  Pharisee  !  O  Sadducee  ! 
Why,  from  the  wrath  to  come,  not  flee  ? 

When  He  shall  come,  God-Man, 

How  will  ye  sinners  stand 

Before  Him  ?  in  His  hand 

He  holds  the  winnowing  fan, 
So  thoroughly  to  purge  His  floor, 
That  chaff  and  wheat  shall  mix  no  more. 

Thus  John  spake  boldly  out, 

To  those  who  tarried  near, 

And  those  who  came  with  fear 

From  regions  round  about ; 
The  burden  of  his  warning  cry, 
One  cometh  mightier  than  I. 


io  (Third  jhmtlaj}  in  §Uvcnt. 

0  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ! 

Grant  to  Thy  messengers, 

And  faithful  ministers, 

The  stewards  of  Thy  word, 
So  to  prepare  Thy  way  again, 
And  cry  aloud  of  Thee  to  men  : 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  takes  your  sins  away ; 
And  marks  your  path  each  day, 
By  the  strait  road  He  trod ! 
His  cross  shall  be  our  pleading  strain, 
That  never  yet  was  preached  in  vain. 

Then,  when  the  second  time 
Thou  leavest  Thy  high  throne, 
Thy  judgments  to  make  known 
In  majesty  sublime, 
May  we  by  Thee  absolved,  forgiven, 
Be  sentenced  to  a  joyful  heaven. 


Jfmutfj  Stonbag  in  ^ubcnt 


OLORD,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with  great  might  succour 
us  ;  that  whereas,  through  our  sins  and  wickedness, 
we  are  sore  let  and  hindered  in  running  the  race  that 
is  set  before  us,  thy  bountiful  grace  and  mercy  may 
speedily  help  and  deliver  us,  through  the  satisfaction 
of  thy  Son  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

PARAPHRASE. 

C  END  down  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace 

To  help  us  speedily, 
That  we  may  run  untired  the  race 
That  leads,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Nay,  come  Thyself  among  us,  Lord, 

And  lift  away  the  load 
Of  heavy  cares,  and  sins  abhorred, 

That  lie  along  our  road. 

Sore  let  and  hindered  oft  are  we 

By  passion,  and  by  pride ; 

By  self-deceit  that  cannot  see, 

Yet  fain  would  be  our  guide, 

(ii) 


i2  <£(mxt\x  £tt»dag  in  gUvcnt, 

And  when  we  seem  directed  right, 

And  drawing  near  to  Thee, 
Some  unseen  foe  obscures  our  light, 

And  stops  our  liberty. 

Then  come,  beloved  Lord,  and  smooth 

Our  sin-obstructed  path, 
And  let  Thy  pardoning  pity  soothe 

The  pain  of  dreaded  wrath. 

We  know  that  Thou  hast  borne  this  pain, 

Our  debt  of  sin  and  woe  ; 
Thy  satisfaction  was  not  vain, 

But  cancelled  all  we  owe. 

Therefore  it  is,  dear  Saviour  Christ, 

That  we  for  succour  cry ; 
Come  down,  Thou  Life  once  sacrificed, 

And  help  us,  ere  we  die. 


Christmas  Dan. 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only 
begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and 
as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that 
we  being  regenerate  and  made  thy  children  by  adop- 
tion and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


CHRISTMAS  CAROL. 

C\$  this  merry  morn,  more  dear 
Than  all  mornings  of  the  year, 
Let  the  earth,  and  let  the  sky, 
Let  the  heaven  of  heavens  most  high, 
Ring  with  our  united  song, 
True  and  clear,  and  sweet  and  strong. 

Jesus — Jesus  is  the  key 
Of  our  Christmas  harmony  ! 
He  a  little  child  was  born 
On  this  merry  Christmas  morn  : 
Left  His  emerald-arched  throne, 
That  His  love  might  all  be  known  ! 
2  (13) 


14  (Slmstnut^  gay. 

Love,  unutterable  love, 
Brought  Him  from  the  hosts  above ; 
Love,  surpassing  human  thought, 
Ransom  for  sin's  captives  bought ; 
Dying  souls  He  died  to  save, 
Death  to  conquer,  and  the  grave. 

Strike  we  then  our  richest  chords 
To  the  Christmas  Lord  of  lords  ; 
Sing  with  rapture  of  the  Highest, 
King  of  kings,  Redeemer,  Christ ! 
But  the  dearest  name  prolong, 
Jesus — key-note  of  our  song. 

SUMMONS  TO  CHURCH  ON  CHRISTMAS 
MORNING. 

C\  COME  up  to  our  open  church! 

Good  angels  there  are  waiting, 
To  welcome  thee  within  its  porch  ; 

Unseen,  they  are  debating 
What  special  service  they  can  pay 
To  worshippers  on  Christmas-day. 

Thus  they  discourse  with  one  accord : 
"  We'll  raise  each  heart  from  trouble ; 
And  he  that  lends  unto  the  Lord, 
We  will  reward  him  double, 


(tUtittma  Sat),  15 

With  gifts  of  inner  wealth  untold, 
Better  than  frankincense  or  gold. 

"  And  he  that  hither  comes  to-day, 
Forgiving  and  forgetting 
The  little  discords  on  life's  way, 

That  here  and  there  are  fretting, 
Shall  taste  the  joy  we  have  above, 
Where  all  the  air  is  peace  and  love." 

This  is  the  birthday  of  our  Lord, 

The  one  Son  of  the  Father  ; 
The  Very  God  of  Very  God ; 

The  Light  of  light ;  whence  gather 
All  lesser  lights  above,  below, 
The  radiance  with  which  they  glow. 

This  is  the  birthday  of  our  Christ, 

The  Sent  of  God,  Messiah ; 
Who  left  the  glory  of  the  Highest 

(No  glory  could  be  higher), 
To  take  man's  nature  upon  Him, 
He  the  adored  of  seraphim ! 

This  is  the  blessed  birthday  morn 
Of  the  dear  Man  of  Sorrows  ! 


1 6  C'livteimatf  Jm)- 

Ah !  none  on  earth,  however  worn, 

With  weeping  nights  and  morrows, 
Can  guess  the  weary  woes  that  pressed 
That  home  of  love,  the  Saviour's  breast. 

The  Saviour,  Jesus,  that's  the  name 

Sweeter  than  any  other ; 
And  on  this  joyful  morn  He  came, 

To  be  our  Elder  Brother, 
To  bear  our  burdens  ev'n  to  death, 
And  breathe  on  us  heaven's  vital  breath. 

Then  come  to  church !     The  angels  there 
Are  looking,  listening,  longing, 

To  register  in  letters  fair, 

The  names  of  Christians,  thronging 

Their  offerings  of  praise  to  pay, 

To  Christ,  the  Lord  of  Christmas-day. 


£>mtimi>  after  Christmas  gam 


8xxUet)i 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only 
begotten  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and 
as  at  this  time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that 
we  being  regenerate  and  made  thy  children  by  adop- 
tion and  grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same  Spirit,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


A  BOP Tl OX. 

CEND  forth  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son, 
And  finish  what  Thou  hast  begun, 

Of  Thy  most  glorious  dower; 
And  since  Thy  Son  came  down  to  earth, 
Grant  us,  O  God,  His  heavenly  birth, 

By  the  same  Spirit's  power. 

Unclothe  us  of  our  sinful  state, 
And  make  us  pure,  regenerate, 

That  we  may  fitted  be 
For  the  adoption  of  Thy  grace, 
Fitted  to  take  our  welcome  place 

In  Thy  dear  family. 

'  2*      .  (i7) 


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Take  off  our  ragged  righteousness, 
And  clothe  us  in  the  saintly  dress 

Wrought  out  by  Christ  alone ; 
His  gifts,  our  ornaments  unpriced, 
Showing  that  we  are  heirs  with  Christ, 

His  riches  all  our  own. 

Dear  Father,  help  us  day  by  day, 
That  we  Thy  vast  love  may  repay 

In  doing  all  Thy  will ; 
Help  us  to  be  in  very  deed 
Obedient  children,  taking  heed 

Thy  counsels  to  fulfil. 

Send  forth  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son 
Into  our  hearts,  that  we  may  run 

In  the  same  steps  He  trod ; 
That  we  may  evermore  proclaim 
Our  Elder  Brother's  glorious  fame, 

Who  makes  us  one  with  God. 


®r,  tie  Iblamfrstattort  of  CJrist  to  tjje  (Gcjcnttlw. 

OGOD,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest 
thy  only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles  ;  merciful- 
ly grant  that  we,  who  know  thee  now  by  faith,  may 
after  this  life  have  the  fruition  of  th)'  glorious  God- 
head, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

MISSIONARY  HYMN. 

TTOW  scattered  over  lands  afar, 

And  islands  in  the  sea, 
The  members  of  Thy  household  are, 
The  Church,  Thy  family. 

Yet  thou,  All-seeing  God,  we  know 

Art  near  to  every  one ; 
Though  bound  in  Arctic  ice  and  snow, 

Or  burned  by  India's  sun. 

As  ready  Thou  to  hear  the  prayer 

Murmured  by  heathen  tongue, 
As  when  at  home,  in  order  fair, 

Our  Sabbath  rites  are  sung. 

(19) 


As  willing  in  Thy  love  to  own 

The  gathered  two  or  three, 
Who  worship  in  dark  lands  unknown 

The  glorious  Trinity, — 

As  when  our  numerous  kneeling  throngs 

Join  in  one  ardent  prayer, 
Confessing  Thee  to  whom  belongs 

True  worship  everywhere. 

And  Christ,  the  Bishop  of  the  Church, 

Keepeth  for  no  one  race, 
His  blessing  on  the  souls  that  search 

The  mystery  of  grace. 

To  Gentiles  of  Samaria, 

When  He  was  here  on  earth, 
He  scorned  not  to  administer 

The  knowledge  of  His  worth. 

Not  for  the  sons  of  Abraham 

Alone,  He  paid  the  price, 
His  own  heart's  blood,  dear  paschal  Lamb, 

The  world's  vast  sacrifice  ! 

And  we,  who  know  Thee  now  by  faith, 
God's  well-beloved  Son, 


Epiphany- 

We,  who  are  hoping  after  death 
To  see  Thee  on  Thy  throne  : 

We  pray  Thee,  let  this  grace  be  given, 

Unworthy  as  we  are, 
To  make  the  riches  of  Thy  heaven 

Known  unto  lands  afar, 

By  prayer,  by  energy,  by  gold, 
By  thought,  and  voice,  and  pen, 

Until  the  universe  is  told 
Christ's  mission  unto  men. 

Then  shall  His  cross  be  like  that  Star 
That  gemmed  the  East  of  yore, 

Wise  men  and  kings  shall  come  from  far 
To  worship  and  adore. 


21 


Jfirst  Sititbmr  after  i\t  .(^jftpfjang. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive 
the  prayers  of  thy  people,  who  call  upon  thee  ; 
and  grant  that  they  may  both  perceive  and  know  what 
tilings  they  ought  to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace  and 
power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  PEOPLE   WHO  CALL  ON  GOD. 

T-  ORD,  number  us  with  that  dear  race. 

The  chosen  children  of  Thy  grace, 
Thy  people,  who  upon  Thee  call, 
Their  God,  their  Saviour,  and  their  all. 

We  would  not  live  from  day  to  day, 
Thy  sunshine  lavished  on  our  way, 
Thy  rains  in  gentle  bounty  poured, 
And  yet  not  worship  Thee,  dear  Lord. 

We  would  not  take  the  beauty  given, 
Making  this  earth  as  fair  as  heaven, 
Nor  yet  our  thankful  eyes  upraise 
To  call  on  Thee  with  hymns  of  praise. 

(22) 


<f  u\ot  %uml;uj  aftcv  the  (Epiphany. 

Thou  seest,  though  our  lips  move  not, 
And  outward  forms  are  all  forgot, 
That  every  hour  of  every  day, 
Our  full  deep  hearts  would  always  pray. 

In  silent  words  of  hidden  thought, 
Thy  guidance  in  dark  days  is  sought, 
And  when  Thy  beaming  light  is  given, 
Our  instant  thanks  ascend  to  heaven. 

And  when  unbidden  tears  will  flow, 
Because  alone  in  joy  or  woe, 
No  friend  our  smiles  or  tears  to  share, 
We  turn  that  cheerless  tide  to  prayer. 

We  fain  would  learn  without  mistake, 
What  deeds  to  do  for  Thy  dear  sake  ; 
What  ways  we  should  no  more  pursue, 
To  make  our  service  pure  and  true. 

Thus  every  day  and  every  hour, 
We  seek  Thy  grace  and  trust  Thy  power, 
Knowing  that  Thou  art  nigh  to  all, 
Who  faithfully  upon  Thee  call 


ktoxiin  Sunimir  after  fyt  6pip|ang. 


e  »  n  e  o  t . 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  dost  gov- 
ern all  things  in  heaven  and  earth,  merciful ly 
hear  the  supplications  of  thy  people,  and  grant  us  thy 
peace  all  the  days  of  our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  PEACE  OF  GOD. 

T  OY  is  a  pleasant  gift  to  hold, 

A  ringing  song  it  hath ; 
And  it  hath  flowers  manifold, 

To  scatter  o'er  our  path. 

But  underneath  its  roses  lie 

The  thorns  that  prick  and  tear ; 

And  oft  its  ringing  melody 
Is  undertoned  by  care. 

But  Peace  is  tranquil,  deep,  and  sure, 
Its  words  are  full  of  balm  ; 

Its  actions  are  unmixed  and  pure, 
Its  glance  is  sweet  and  calm. 
(*4) 


jSccoml  £uttdJtg  nftcv  the  (Epiphany*    25 

It  knows  the  Father  ruleth  all 

In  earth,  or  heaven,  or  sea ; 
If  evil  or  if  good  befal, 

He  willeth  both  to  be. 

It  knows  the  Saviour,  Jesus,  died 

For  sinners  who  believe ; 
That  they  by  faith  are  justified, 

Full  pardon  to  receive. 

This  is  the  peace  of  God  in  Christ, 

Which  far  exceeds  all  thought ; 
The  treasure  which  may  not  be  priced, 

Which  never  can  be  bought. 

Grant  us  this  peace,  O  Lamb  of  God, 

Whatever  else  may  come ; 
Whether  beneath  Thy  chastening  rod 

We  suffer,  and  are  dumb ; 

Or  sing  aloud  because  Thy  love 

In  sunshine  runneth  o'er, — 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  until  above 

Wc  part  from  Thee  no  more. 


Cljtrir  Sunbim  after  %  ^gipljanii. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  mercifully  look 
upon  our  infirmities;  and  in  all  our  dangers 
and  necessities  stretch  forth  thy  right  hand  to  help 
and  defend  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


PHYSICAL  INFIRMITIES  BROUGHT   TO 
CHRIST. 

HPHOU,  Jesus,  art  our  Great  Physician, 

Thou  art  the  One  alone 
To  whom  our  perilous  condition 

Is  openly  made  known. 
One  look,  one  touch  of  Thine,  dear  Lord, 
Can  instant,  perfect  cure  afford. 

Then  turn  Thine  eyes  of  tender  healing, 

On  those  we  bring  to  Thee  ; 
Whose  dire  diseases  we  are  feeling 

With  restless  agony, — 

More  hard  to  bear  than  if  the  pains 

Were  quivering  in  our  own  heart's  veins. 
(26) 


{Thud  Sunday  after  the  (Epiphany*     27 

Ease  Thou  the  heavy  laboured  breathing, 
Touch  Thou  the  aching  chest ; 

And  let  sweet  health  the  frame  enwreathing, 
Bring  its  delicious  rest, 

And  sleep  dispel  with  visions  bright, 

The  fevered  weariness  of  night. 

And  let  the  sufferers  as  they  languish 

Under  Thy  wholesome  rod, 
Feel  that  their  ills  of  bitter  anguish, 

Are  medicines  from  God, 
To  cure  the  soul  of  its  decline, 
And  make  the  heart  and  head  all  Thine. 

Free  them  from  sin  by  Thy  correction, 

Then,  lift  Thy  rod  away ; 
And  let  their  pure  renewed  affection, 

Looking  up  heavenward,  say, 
How  good  it  is  to  learn  of  Thee, 
Though  angry  pain  the  teacher  be. 

Thou  art  all  love,  beloved  Jesus; 

Never  is  trouble  sent 
l>ut  as  Thy  messenger,  who  frees  us, 

Upon  Thy  will  intent, 
From  follies  that  would  ruin  bring, 
Or  sins  that  make  more  suffering. 


28     JThivit  Sunday  aftcv  the  (gpipTutitg. 

The  furnace  is  not  heated,  surely, 

To  burn  us  into  dust, 
But  that  our  gold  may  shine  out  purely, 

Broke  from  its  drossy  crust ; 
No  flame  will  be  too  fierce  to  bear, 
If  we  may  see  Thy  angel  there. 

Yes,  thou  art  love,  thou  Great  Physician ; 

Stretch  forth  Thy  strong  right  hand, 
In  answer  to  our  hearts'  petition, 

As  we  before  Thee  stand, 
And  hold  up  in  our  arms  of  faith 
The  dear  ones  Thou  canst  save  from  death. 


Jfxmrtlj  Sunban  after  %  (Spipljantt. 


OGOD,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of 
so  many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the 
frailty  of  our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright, 
grant  to  us  such  strength  and  protection  as  may  sup- 
port us  in  all  dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all  temp- 
tations, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


OCR  DAXGEROUS   WEAKNESS  DEPLORED 

r^UR  tempters  have  a  subtle  eye, 

They  watch  us  till  they  see 
That  we  are  off  our  guard,  then  fly 
To  do  us  injury. 

Our  dangers  hide  their  real  name, 

And  don  a  trim  disguise ; 
They  lead  us  to  the  brink  of  shame, 

Then  laugh  at  our  blind  eyes. 

O  God,  Thou  knowest  we  are  pressed 

With  foes  by  night  and  day, 
Whose  malice  would  delight  to  wrest 

Our  footsteps  from  Thy  way. 
3*  (29) 


30    $mxt\x  IFtttttfajj  ixfttx  t\\t  (gplpftang. 

We  lose  our  courage  and  our  hope, 

We  cannot  stand  upright, 
Or  lift  our  bowed  down  faces  up 

Against  Thy  heavenly  light. 

Alas !  we  have  no  strength  to  boast, 

And  if  we  fight  alone 
Against  the  Tempter  and  his  host, 

We  must  be  overthrown. 

Fight  Thou  for  us,  O  God,  our  Trust, 
Thou  knowest  all  our  frame, 

Thou  mindest  that  we  are  but  dust, 
Help  us  for  Thy  dear  name. 

Arm  us  with  Thy  two-edged  sword, 

Spirit  of  love  and  might ; 
And  let  us  in  Thy  strength,  dear  Lord, 

Put  our  worst  foes  to  flight. 


JFidftjj  jsuuvban  after  i\t  (Bptpljaim. 


OGOD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  Church  and 
household  continually  in  thy  true  religion,  that 
they  who  do  lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  heavenly 
grace  may  evermore  be  defended  by  thy  mighty  pow- 
er, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    SUPPORT  OF  HEAVENWARD    HOPE. 

T-J  OW  sweet  it  is,  when  tired  and  faint 

With  this  world's  changing  scene, 
To  hush  the  spirit's  sad  complaint . 

In  quiet  faith,  and  lean 
Upon  the  hope  of  heavenly  grace, 
And  find  that  hope  a  resting-place. 

'Tis  always  good  for  us  to  hope, 

Whatever  it  may  be ; 
When  through  dim  passages  we  grope 

Of  rough  perplexity, 
We  hope  to-morrow's  sun  may  shew 
The  stumbling-blocks  that  lamed  us  so. 

(30 


32     ^tftft  Jhtmlag  ixiitx  the  (Spiphant}* 

We  hope  that  in  a  little  while, 

The  friends  that  have  grown  cold, 

Will  turn  again  their  pleasant  smile 
And  warm  us,  as  of  old ; 

We  know  not  how  it  went  away, 

But  it  will  come — no  distant  day. 

Our  riches  have  been  spoiled  by  loss, 

By  carelessness  or  fraud  ; 
Whatever  caused  the  humbling  cross, 

Hope's  voice  is  heard  abroad, 
And  we,  in  listening,  seem  to  hold 
Redoubled  hoards  of  shining  gold. 

But  pleasant  though  it  be,  to  hope 
For  re-filled  earthly  stores, 

That  friends  may  meet  again  and  ope 
Love's  bolted  prison-doors, 

Yet  we  can  have  no  certainty 

That  hope  will  true  to  promise  be. 

But  that  dear  lodestar  of  the  soul, 
Sweet  hope  of  heavenly  grace, 

Is  true  as  needle  to  the  pole ; 
It  never  changes  place, 

It  never  flickers,  or  consumes, 

But  evermore  our  way  illumes. 


<£im  £umlay  after  the  epiphany.     33 

'Tis  like  a  strong  and  steadfast  friend, 

This  hope  of  heavenly  grace, 
It  talks  with  soothing  words,  that  tend 

All  sorrow  far  to  chase ; 
It  sings  of  angels  and  of  heaven, 
Of  Jesus,  and  of  sins  forgiven. 

Thus,  while  upon  this  hope  we  lean, 

Supported,  firm  and  fast, 
We  care  not  what  may  intervene, 

Heaven  will  be  ours  at  last ; 
And  we  shall  change  our  hymns  below 
For  anthems  which  the  ransomed  know. 


Sbtlj  jjunbag  nikt  %  ^pxp^ang. 


OGOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make 
us  the  sons  of  God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ;  grant  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  that  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify 
ourselves,  even  as  he  is  pure  ;  that  when  he  shall  ap- 
pear again  with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be 
made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal  and  glorious  king- 
dom ;  where,  with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee,  O  Holy 
Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


THE  PURIFYING  LIKENESS. 

JJ3RD  JESUS!  what  rich  love  is  this, 

What  free  and  boundless  grace, 
To  know  that  we,  in  heavenly  bliss, 
Shall  see  Thee  face  to  face ! 

To  know  we  shall  be  made  like  Thee, 

The  moment  we  behold 
Thy  form  of  radiant  majesty, 

Thy  face  of  love  untold. 

(34) 


Jm'th  Sunday  Vtttt  the  Orpiphuny^     35 

To  feel  a  hope  like  this  within, 

Should  be  a  cleansing  fire, 
To  purify  our  souls  from  sin, 

And  lift  each  low  desire. 

But  of  itself,  no  influence 

Hath  this  dear  hope  to  free 
Our  spotted  souls,  and  fevered  sense, 

From  sin's  sad  leprosy. 

The  world  hath  such  a  hold  on  us, 

So  flattering  and  so  fond  ; 
We  know  its  snares  are  perilous, 

Yet  cannot  break  the  bond. 

O  blessed  Lord,  thou  didst  come  down, 

The  world  and  flesh  to  quell, 
And  by  Thy  holy  rod  and  frown, 

Destroy  the  works  of  hell. 

It  was  Thy  special  ministry 

To  win  from  Satan's  strife, 
All  those  who  should  believe  in  Thee, 

And  make  them  heirs  of  life. 

O  let  us  share  in  this  Thy  work, 
And  feel  Thy  power  to  cleanse ; 


$6     JH.vflt  Jumflaa  xfttx  t\xt  (&yif%m%. 

O  purify  our  hearts,  where  lurk 
Sin's  darkest  denizens. 

Then  draw  upon  our  souls,  made  white, 

Thy  lineaments  divine, 
That  we  may  know  we  have  a  right 

As  God's  own  sons  to  shine. 

That  when  Thou  dost  appear  again, 
We  may  appear  with  Thee, 

In  Thy  eternal  kingdom  reign, 
And  all  Thy  glory  see. 


Sfptttsjjesima. 


/~\  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  favourably  to  hear  the 
^-^  prayers  of  thy  people,  that  we,  who  are  justly 
punished  for  our  offences,  may  be  mercifully  delivered 
by  thy  goodness,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigncth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


DELIVERANCE  INSTEAD   OF  PUN- 
ISHMENT. 

Q  WE  have  wandered  far,  far  off 
From  the  straight  road  to  God ; 
And,  though  the  by-paths  have  been  rough 

Wherever  we  have  trod, 
We  fear  to  meet  His  searching  eye, 
And  know  not  how  to  venture  nigh. 

O  simple  foolish  wanderers, 

From  God,  to  hold  back  still, 
He  sees  the  wayward  foot  that  errs, 

Guided  by  erring  will, 
With  pity  more  than  anger, — fly, 
For  He  invites  you  to  draw  nigh. 
4  (37) 


38  jfoptttJtflWiWH* 

Look  at  your  Daysman,  Christ,  and  cease 

To  loiter  on  your  way ; 
The  Father  hath  made  Him  your  Peace . 

O  listen,  hear  Him  say, — 
Though  far  off,  ye  shall  never  die, 
The  blood  of  Christ  shall  draw  you  nigh. 

Lord  Jesus,  since  thou  art  our  Peace 
Our  hearts  shall  rest  on  thee  : 

Let  penitence  and  faith  increase, 
And  deep  humility, 

And  let  us  live  with  purpose  high, 

For  thou  to  God  hast  brought  us  nigh. 


SflFHjgpsima. 


OLORD  GOD,  who  seest  that  we  put  not  our 
trust  in  anything  that  we  do,  mercifully  grant 
that  by  thy  power  we  may  be  defended  against  all  ad- 
versity, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE   SHELTER    OF  CHRIST'S  POWER. 

VyE  put  no  trust,  O  God, 
In  aught  we  do  or  say, 
We  know  Thy  holy  rod 
Is  our  desert  each  day. 

We  feel  no  good  within ; 
We  do  no  good  without ; 
Our  inbred,  vital  sin 
Fills  us  with  fear  and  doubt. 

And  dangers  lie  so  thick 
Upon  the  path  through  life, 
Our  hearts  fall  faint  and  sick, 
With  the  long  weary  strife. 
(39) 


4o  jFmgtjfimx* 

O  Lord,  our  Help,  our  Hope, 
In  dark  adversity, 
Through  which  we  blindly  grope, 
We  lift  our  hands  to  Thee. 

Upon  Thy  name  of  power 
Our  clinging  hearts  confide, 
Within  it,  as  a  tower 
Of  steadfast  strength  we  hide. 

We  hide,  for  we  are  sure 
Of  covert  and  defence, 
That  will  for  aye  endure, 
No  storm  can  drive  us  thence. 

No  foaming  waves  can  reach 
Within  that  tower  of  life, 
Though  on  the  sandy  beach 
They  dash  with  angry  strife. 

It  is  our  daily  cry, 
Lord,  hear  it  from  above — 
That  we  may  live  and  die, 
Defended  by  Thy  love. 


(Quwqiutjgpshmt. 


G  xx  11  d  c  t . 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings 
without  charity  are  nothing  worth,  send  thy  Holy 
Ghost,  and  pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent 
gift  of  charity,  the  very  bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  vir- 
tues ;  without  which,  whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead 
before  thee :  Grant  this  for  thine  only  Son  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     Amen. 


THE  EXCELLENT  GLFT  OF  CILARLTY. 

TIT  VERY  virtue  that  we  need 

Must  be  given  alone  by  Thee ; 
O  sweet  Spirit,  now  we  plead 
For  Thy  gift  of  charity. 

Charity,  that  suffers  long, 
And  yet  murmurs  not  of  pain ; 
Slight  and  injury  and  wrong, 
Never  prompting  to  complain. 

Charity,  that  envies  not 
When  success,  good-will,  or  praise 
She  might  for  herself  have  got, 
Crowns  with  joy  another's  ways. 
4*  (+0 


42  <$ttin<tt»0«im*. 

Charity,  that  never  talks 
Of  her  birth  with  boastful  tone, 
Though  the  angels,  as  she  walks, 
Fain  would  claim  her  as  their  own. 

Charity,  that  never  vaunts 
How  much  good  she  does  the  poor, 
Though  the  darkest,  meanest  haunts 
Welcome  her  within  the  door. 

Charity,  that  ne'er  offends 
By  unseemly  act  or  word  ; 
Courteous  to  foes  or  friends, 
Glad  that  they  may  be  preferred. 

Charity,  that  ne'er  beguiled 

To  revenge,  by  wrong  or  spite, 

Trusteth,  like  a  little  child, 

That  the  wrong  was  meant  for  right. 

Charity,  that  never  pries 
Into  motives  that  lie  deep, 
Open  only  to  those  eyes 
That  a  ceaseless  vigil  keep. 

Charity,  that  weeps  to  see 
Sorrow  which  she  cannot  cure; 


(IJuinquagcoinuL  43 

Though  her  loving  sympathy 
Makes  woe  easier  to  endure. 

Charity,  that  bears  all  loss 
While  her  hopes  on  God  depend; 
Trusts  beneath  the  darkest  cross  ; 
And  endures  unto  the  end. 

Thou,  O  Lord,  hast  ever  taught 
That  our  deeds  are  nothing  worth, 
Unless  charity  is  wrought 
In  them  by  a  heavenly  birth. 

AVe  are  counted  dead  by  Thee, 
If  our  hearts  beat  not  with  love  : 
Send,  then,  Thy  sweet  charity, 
Holy  Spirit,  from  above. 


%$\3  Kbittsbaa. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  those  who  are  penitent  ;  create  and 
make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that  we,  worthily 
lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledging  our  wretched- 
ness, may  obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect 
remission  and  forgiveness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


SELF-CON SECRA  TION. 

TESUS,.I  give  myself  to  Thee, 

And  all  that  I  call  mine  ; 
I  long  to  feel,  I  long  to  be 

Thine,  Lord,  and  only  thine. 

My  heart  with  all  that  it  contains, 

Lift,  dearest  Lord,  above, 
Link  to  Thine  own  with  golden  chain^ 

Its  strong,  warm,  deathless  love. 

Throw  down  the  human  idols  there, 
And  for  Thy  worship  make 

An  altar  none  can  ever  share, 
And  none  can  ever  shake. 
(44) 


Pity  the  sorrows  Thou  dost  see, 
Let  them  not  throb  in  vain ; 

But  let  Thy  loving  pity  be 
A  balm  for  every  pain. 

Take  out  all  stains,  the  old  and  new, 

So  dark,  so  numerous, 
In  that  pure  flood  of  crimson  hue, 

Which  Thou  didst  shed  for  us. 

Ah,  dearest  Lord,  I  blush  with  shame 

To  offer  Thee  this  heart, 
Yet  not  for  worlds  of  wealth  or  fame, 

Would  I  keep  back  a  part. 


Jfirst  Sitnbag  iit  Ifrnt. 


OLORD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast  forty  days 
and  forty  nights;  give  us  grace  to  use  such  ab- 
stinence, that  our  flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit, 
we  may  ever  obey  thy  godly  motions  in  righteousness 
and  true  holiness,  to  Thy  honour  and  glory,  who  livest 
and  reignest  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


CHRIST'S  FAST  IN    THE    WILDERNESS. 

A    FAST  for  the  whole  world  of  sin, 

The  lonely  wilderness  within, 

O  Saviour,  Thou  didst  keep ; 

There,  wailed  the  drear  winds  piteously, 

There,  nature's  wordless  sympathy 

Bemoaned  Thy  anguish  deep. 

There,  the  gaunt  wolf,  and  lion  bold, 

Roaming  the  desert  uncontrolled, 

Kept  reverently  at  bay, 

The  fiery  serpents  knew  Thee,  God, 

And  where  Thy  silent  footsteps  trod, 

Slid  harmlessly  away. 
(46) 


-f  ir.ot  Sunday  in  Xcnt.  47 

Of  tangled  grass  and  reeds  Thy  bed, 
Strange  pillow  for  Thy  heavenly  head, 

In  meditative  maze, 
And  sleepless  vigils,  passed  the  night, 
While  stars  looked  down  from  their  far  height, 

With  wonder  in  their  gaze. 

Xo  bread  or  wine,  or  pleasant  fruit, 
Or  berry  sweet,  or  wholesome  root, 

Refreshed  the  human  frame, 
In  which  the  Godhead's  work  was  done; 
Thy  sufferings  by  this  fast  begun, 

To  save  a  world  from  shame. 

Then,  when  the  desert's  fast  was  o'er, 
And  the  bold  Tempter  dared  no  more, 

Flew  down  the  angels  swift 
To  minister  with  strength  and  love, 
To  the  dear  Exile  from  above, 

And  his  spent  form  uplift. 

And  Thou  didst  go  forth  in  Thy  might 
Veiling  Thy  radiant  robes  of  light 

In  poverty's  dim  guise, 
Though  the  Creator  was  made  known 
In  every  look  and  touch  and  tone, 

That  blessed  man's  startled  eyes. 


48  gitfit  ^m\&i\$  in  £Ccnt. 

Since  thou,  O  dear  Redeemer,  thus, 
Didst  fast,  and  toil,  and  bleed  for  us, 

Teach  us  what  we  should  do ; 
Fill  us  with  self-denying  power, 
With  deepest  penitence  each  hour 

Thy  pattern  to  pursue. 

But,  as  Thou  paidest  the  full  price, 
The  all-sufficient  sacrifice, 

For  a  race  dead  in  sin ; 
O  let  us  fast  with  thankful  joy, 
No  painful  penance  to  employ, 

In  hope  Thy  praise  to  win. 

We'll  hunger  not  on  bitter  crust, 
Nor  sit  in  ashes  and  in  dust, 

Nor  in  sad  colours  dress ; 
Our  bread  and  wine,  for  ever  fresh, 
Is  Thy  spilt  blood,  and  broken  flesh, 

Our  robes  Thy  righteousness. 

Then  let  the  oil  of  joy  be  poured 
Upon  our  temperate  frugal  board 

And  we  will  keep  the  fast, 
Blessing  Thy  sorrows  and  Thy  love, 
Which  won  for  us  a  home  above, 

When  life's  drear  wilds  are  passed. 


Second  Sttttban  in  'jgmt 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  scest  that  we  have  no 
power  of  ourselves  to  help  ourselves;  keep  us 
both  outwardly  in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our 
souls;  that  we  may  be  defended  from  all  adversities 
which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and  from  all  evil 
thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


EVIL    THOUGHTS  DEPRECATED. 

C\  THOU  whose  grace,  when  humbly  sought, 
Is  ever  freely  given, 
The  guidance  of  unruly  thought, 
Must  come  alone  from  heaven. 

Thou  seest  that  we  have  no  power 

To  rule  our  souls  aright ; 
Or  to  approve  our  hearts  one  hour 

To  Thy  all-piercing  sight. 


O  keep  us  from  each  secret  fault, 
That  paves  the  way  to  death ; 
5  •  (49) 


50  gtconH  Jfotiflajj  i\\  *£tnt 

From  sins  that  cunningly  assault, 
And  undermine  our  faith. 

We  dread  far  more  these  inner  foes, 
That  break  our  peace  with  Thee, 

Than  armed  ranks  of  griefs  and  woes 
That  spoil  us  outwardly. 

Far  more  we  dread  and  deprecate 
These  subtle  guides  to  shame, 

Than  the  world's  worthless  scorn  or  hate 
Or  ill-surmising  blame. 

And  yet,  beloved  Lord,  thou  art 

So  vast  in  Thy  survey, 
O'er  all  our  wants  of  soul  or  heart, 

All  dangers  of  our  way, — 

So  graciously  canst  thou  control, 

And,  by  controlling,  end 
The  power  of  evil  on  the  soul, 

And  from  all  hurt  defend : 

That  we  in  supplication  bring 

All  causes  for  alarm, 
Whatever  comes  on  boding  wing 

To  threaten  future  harm  ; 


Errand  Sunday  in  |£tnt.  51 

And  down  before  Thy  bending  face, 

We  bring  them  all,  in  prayer, 
O  give,  dear  Lord,  thy  strength  and  grace, 

And  drive  away  despair. 


®{jirir  Sunbmr  in  l£mt. 


WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the 
hearty  desires  of  thy  humble  servants,  and 
stretch  forth  the  right  hand  of  thy  Majesty,  to  be  our 
defence  against  all  our  enemies,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    .Amen. 


THE  HEART'S  DESIRES  SHOWN  TO  GOD. 

'"TO  walk  in  love,  dear  Lord, 
Unselfish  love  and  pure, 
Looking  for  nothing  as  reward, 

But  of  Thy  sanction,  sure ; 
This  is  our  hearts'  desire  and  aim, 
Own  it  and  sign  it  with  Thy  name. 

To  help  the  downcast  ones, 

Whose  lot  in  sorrow  lies, 
Whose  tear-stained  face  the  notice  shuns 

Of  the  world's  stony  eyes ; 
This  is  our  daily  strong  desire, 
Burning  within  our  hearts  like  fire. 
(5») 


Jlunt  Jfuttdag  to  ?Cttti.  53 

To  bear  whatever  ill 

Thy  wisdom  sends  from  heaven, 
Bereft,  forsaken,  if  Thy  will, 

So  that  Thy  smile  is  given ; 
This  is  our  hearts'  desire,  to  be 
Fitted  by  joy  or  grief  for  Thee. 

To  walk,  O  Lord,  in  light 

Shining  from  Thy  dear  face, 
Known  in  the  world's  dark  dangerous  night, 

As  children  of  Thy  grace, 
Bearing  about  Thy  Spirit's  fire ; 
This  is  our  hearts'  supreme  desire. 

Look  down,  then,  from  Thy  throne, 
And  stretch  forth  Thy  right  hand 
And  take  these  breathing  hearts  that  own 

Thy  will  and  Thy  command  ; 
Whose  chief  desire  ascends  on  high, 
With  Thee  to  live,  in  Thee  to  die. 


5 


Jxrartfr  Sunbag  tit  lg,tx&. 


8  xx  U  o  c  t . 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  that  we 
who  by  our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be 
punished,  by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully 
be  relieved,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 


THE    COMFORT   OF  GRACE. 

f~\  THE  comfort  of  Thy  grace 

To  the  heart  with  sorrow  sore ! 
O  the  favour  of  Thy  face 
When  the  world  doth  smile  no  more ! 

Be  the  trouble  small  or  great, 
By  Thy  grace  it  is  relieved ; 
All  alone  and  desolate, 
With  Thee  we  are  not  bereaved. 

Many  are  our  evil  deeds, 
Which  deserve,  right  worthily, 
Punishment  that  far  exceeds, 
All  we  know  of  misery. 
(54) 


fourth  Sunday  in  H&txA.  55 

But  Thy  grace,  dear  Lord,  bestows 
Peace  instead  of  punishment ; 
And  remorse,  the  worst  of  foes, 
Dare  not  touch  the  penitent. 

Grace,  with  thankful  voice  declares 
Christ  was  wounded  in  our  stead ; 
Bore  our  griefs,  and  sins,  and  cares, 
Bending  low  His  sacred  head. 

Xot  a  moment  of  our  lives 

Can  we  stand  without  Thy  grace ; 

Faith  that  strengthens,  strength  that 

strives, 
Shorn  of  that  would  die  apace. 

'Tis  Thy  gift,  beloved  Lord, 
Coming  straight  from  heaven  above, 
Where  our  spirit's  life  is  stored, 
Life  and  hope,  and  joy  and  love. 

Grant,  then,  an  increased  supply 
Of  the  comfort  of  Thy  gift ; 
And  to  glory,  when  we  die, 
Let  Thy  grace  our  souls  uplift. 


Jfiftlj  iSmtimg  tit  Tgtnt 


6  xxXl  t)  ci. 

WE  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to 
look  upon  thy  people  ;  that  by  thy  great  good- 
ness they  may  be  governed  and  preserved  evermore, 
both  in  body  and  soul,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


THE    GOODNESS   OF   GOD. 

^HY  goodness  passeth  thought, 
O  Thou,  to  whom  we  pray ; 
Like  the. sweet  light  it  comes  unsought, 
And  guides  us  on  our  way. 

Thy  goodness  like  the  rain, 
Is  poured  on  all  around; 
Not  only  on  the  fertile  plain, 
But  on  the  rocky  ground. 

And,  like  the  sun  and  rain, 
It  melts  the  hardened  crust ; 
And  pleasant  fruit,  and  goodly  grain. 
Spring  even  from  the  dust. 
(5<0 


^ifth  Sunday  in  IBettf,  57 

Thy  goodness  sows  the  seed, 
Then  reaps  the  harvest,  Lord ; 
It  prompts  itself  the  holy  deed, 
Then  gives  a  full  reward. 

When  sinners  lift  to  heaven, 
Their  sad  imploring  eyes, 
Thy  goodness  shows  their  sins  forgiven, 
And  calms  their  contrite  sighs. 

And  when  Thy  children  cry, 
Pressed  by  temptation  sore, 
Thy  gopdness  bids  the  Tempter  fly, 
And  harass  them  no  more. 

It  blesses  all  who  wait 
For  its  divine  control ; 
It  regulates  their  worldly  state, 
And  nourishes  their  soul. 

Then  we  beseech  Thee,  Lord, 
Look  mercifully  down, 
And  let  Thy  goodness  so  adored, 
Our  every  moment  crown. 


utnbmi  ne*i  Mow  6astcr. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  Goo,  who  of  thy  ten- 
der love  towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh, 
and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind 
should  follow  the  example  of  his  great  humility  ;  mer- 
cifully grant  that  we  may  both  follow  the  example  of 
his  patience,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  his  resur- 
rection, through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


THE  NAME   OF  JESUS  OUR  PLEA. 

1-J  OW  tender  was  Thy  love, 

O  everlasting  One, 
Who,  from  Thy  throne  above, 
God's  ever-worshipped  Son, 
Whose  glory  was  the  angel's  cry, 
Didst  come  for  this  sad  world  to  die. 

Thy  name,  above  all  names, 

Is  full  of  music  sweet ; 
Our  heart  with  love  inflames 

Its  joyful  sound  to  greet; 

In  heaven,  on  earth,  shall  every  knee 

Bow  at  the  wondrous  melody. 
(58) 


Sunday  next  htfoxc  (&Mbtt.  £9 

Jesus  !  Thy  precious  name 

Is  our  prevailing  plea, 
That  we  from  sin  and  shame 
Might  ever  saved  be ; 
And  gazing  on  Thy  steps  divine, 
Might  see  our  way  marked  out  by  Thine. 

Hear  Thou  our  humble  cry  : 

From  depths  to  Thee  laid  bare, 
Up  to  Thy  light  most  high, 
Ascends  our  secret  prayer ; 
O  meet  it,  plead  it  at  the  throne, 
Where  Thou,  our  Advocate,  art  known. 

Then  answer  it,  that  we 

May,  formed  within  us,  find 
Thy  great  humility, 

Thy  pure  and  perfect  mind ; 
Never  to  provocation  stirred 
By  scornful  look  or  cruel  word. 

Yes,  dear  Lord,  answer  it ; 

And  grant  we  may  be  made, 
By  Thy  love  infinite, 

And  Thy  most  tender  aid, 
Partakers  of  Thy  cross,  that  we 
May  rise  again,  to  reign  with  Thee. 


(Sooir  Jfribag. 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to 
behold  this  thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  was  contented  to  be  betrayed  and  given  up  into 
the  hands  of  wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the 
cross,  who  now  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 


MOURNERS  GAZING  AT  CALVARY. 

T_I  E  healed  me  when  I  sank  low, 

Of  a  deep  wound  I  had, 
He  staunched  my  blood,  and  soothed  my  woe, 

And  I  again  was  glad. 
And  is  He  dying — can  it  be 
Tis  He  who  hangs  on  Calvary? 

My  little  daughter,  when  we  all 

Believed  that  she  was  dead, 
Came  back  to  life  at  His  sweet  call, 

And  rose  up  from  her  bed. 

And  is  He  dying — can  it  be 

Tis  He  who  hangs  on  Calvary? 
(60) 


©oort  <f'rulajj.  61 

He  brought  our  brother  Lazarus 

From  out  a  three-days  tomb, 
And  His  dear  eyes  wept  tears  for  us 

While  they  dispelled  our  gloom,  - 
And  is  He  dying — can  it  be 
Tis  He  who  hangs  on  Calvary  ? 

He  gave  me  back  my  only  son, 

The  widow's  only  stay, 
He  touched  the  bier,  bade  death  begone, 

And  cheered  me  on  His  way ! 
And  is  He  dying — can  it  be 
Tis  He  who  hangs  on  Calvary? 

He  cured  my  servant  at  my  plea, 

Dear  condescending  Lord, 
He  spoke  the  word,  and  instantly 

The  sick  man  was  restored. 
And  is  He  dying— can  it  be 
'Tis  He  who  hangs  on  Calvary  ? 

Oh,  mourners  of  Jerusalem, 

About  your  streets  He  went, 
The  tide  of  pain  and  death  to  stem, 

Ever  on  mercy  bent. 
Now  He  is  dying — it  is  He 
Who  bleeding  hangs  on  Calvary ! 
6 


62  (8m\  Jvutmj* 

Well  may  ye  wail,  to  lose  the  God 
Who  walked  with  you  below ; 

And  ever  where  His  footsteps  trod, 
Cured  sickness,  sin,  and  woe. 

Well  may  ye  weep — for  it  is  He 

Who,  dying,  hangs  on  Calvary. 

Yet  weep  not !     For  the  world  He  dies ; 

And,  till  the  world  shall  end, 
We'll  bless  our  bleeding  Sacrifice, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  Friend. 
And  cry  with  joy — 'tis  He,  'tis  He, 
O  Christ !    O  cross-crowned  Calvary  ! 


taster  Dan, 


ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who,  through  thine  only  be- 
gotten Son  Jesus  Christ,  hast  overcome  death, 
and  opened  unto  us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life  :  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  that  as  by  thy  special  grace  pre- 
venting us,  thou  dost  put  into  our  minds  good  desires  ; 
so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may  bring  the  same  to 
good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  who  liv- 
eth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


DEATH  OVERCOME— OUR   EASTER  JOY. 

f~\  JOY  !  on  this  dear  Easter  day, 

To  hear  what  Christ  our  Lord  doth  say, 

Who  broke  the  rocky  tomb ; 
Wherein  a  little  while  He  lay, 
To  take  the  sting  of  death  away, 

And  consecrate  its  gloom. 

To  those,  like  Mary  Magdalene, 

Who  searches  where  her  Lord  hath  been 

And  weeps  to  find  Him  not ; 
Her  Saviour,  who  forgave  her  sin, 
Her  Healer,  who  made  pure  and  clean 

Her  soul  from  many  a  spot : 

(63) 


64  (&%$ttt  gat}. 

To  such,  the  risen  Saviour  cries, 
Divine  compassion  in  His  eyes, 

And  in  His  tender  tone — 
Why  mourn  and  weep  with  sad  surprise  ? 
Shall  not  your  living  Lord  arise 

And  make  His  Godhead  known  ? 

Not  only  do  I  hold  the  key, 
Of  this  strong  sepulchre,  ye  see 

Guarded  by  stone  and  sword, — 
But  every  grave  shall  opened  be, 
And  every  stone  rolled  back  for  me, 

Death's  Conqueror  and  Lord. 

I  am  the  Resurrection,  I 

The  Life  of  all  in  earth  or  sky  ! 

He  that  believes  in  me, 
Though  he  were  dead,  shall  live  on  high, 
A  life  that  nevermore  shall  die 

Throughout  eternity. 

Such  blissful  words  from  Christ  our  King 
Doth  this  dear  Easter  morning  bring ! 

While  on  the  happy  earth, 
From  her  cold  grave  the  unbound  spring, 
Bursts  soaring  up  with  songs  that  ring 

Her  holy  heavenly  mirth. 


t&mtt  gay,  65 

O  happy  we  — fresh  faith  to  feel 
Within  our  souls,  while  o'er  us  steal 

The  breath  and  balm  of  spring ; 
O  happy  we — in  woe  or  weal, 
To  know  when  death  our  eyes  shall  seal, 

That  death  hath  lost  its  sting. 


6* 


Jfirst  Sttnbag  after  (fete- 


A  LMIGHTY  FATHER,  who  hast  given  thine  only 
*  *•  Son  to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for 
our  justification  ;  grant  us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven 
of  malice  and  wickedness,  that  we  may  always  serve 
thee  in  pureness  of  living  and  truth,  through  the  mer- 
its of  the  same,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


J?  I  SEAT    WITH  CHXIST. 

gELOVED  LORD,  how  can  we  know 

That  in  Thy  life  we  share, 

Have  felt  Thy  baptism  of  woe, 

Or  that  Thy  cross  we  bear  ? 

What  is  the  earnest  we  must  have, 
That  we  are  risen  with  Thee ; 

That  o'er  the  world,  and  o'er  the  grave, 
We  shall  victorious  be  ? 

This  is  the  token,  this  the  sign 

That  we  with  Thee  have  died, 

Have  shared  Thy  baptism  divine, 

And  shall  be  glorified : 
(66) 


<gir$i  Sunday  aftcv  ®»,$tcv.  67 

Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  must  work  within, 

A  burning  love  to  Thee  ; 
A  fire  which  will  consume  all  sin, 

And  all  idolatry. 

And  evermore  that  love  must  grow 

By  Thy  sweet  Spirit  wrought, 
Until  we  serve  Thee  here  below, 

In  every  word  and  thought. 

Until  we  walk  in  new  pure  life, 

Helping  Thy  children  here, 
Calming  their  trouble  and  their  strife, 

And  banishing  their  fear. 

Yet  with  our  own  hearts  fully  set 

Where  Thou  art,  risen  Lord ; 
Knowing  that  Thou  wilt  not  forget 

Thy  servants  to  reward. 


htoni!  Snnbmr  nihx  (Castor. 


A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  who  hast  given  thy  only  Son 
-^--*~  to  be  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also 
an  ensample  of  godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  that  we  may 
always  most  thankfully  receive  that  inestimable  bene- 
fit, and  also  daily  endeavour  ourselves  to  follow  the 
blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy  life,  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PRAISING  AND  FOLLOWING    CHRIST. 

AA/E  never  are  weary,  no  never, 

Of  singing  the  Saviour's  dear  name  ; 
What  joy  to  proclaim  it  for  ever, 

And  hear  the  heavens  ring  with  His  fame. 

With  earnest  and  warm  adoration, 
Do  we  thankfully,  humbly  receive 

The  grace  of  His  perfect  salvation, 
The  power  to  repent  and  believe. 

We  would  that  our  lives  should  be  moulded 

Each  hour  to  His  image  divine, 

That  His  word  and  His  will  should  be  folded, 

Kept  close — in  our  hearts'  secret  shrine. 
(68) 


^ccoad  Sunday  after  (&ngttt<         69 

His  Spirit  will  aid  our  endeavour, 
To  pray,  and  to  wrestle,  and  fight, 

With  troubles  and  woes  and  whatever 
May  darken  our  pathway  to  light. 

To  follow  the  track  of  His  treading, 
Marked  out  by  the  dear  crimson  stains 

Of  the  blood  that  for  us  He  was  shedding, 
When  He  carried  our  sins  and  our  pains. 

May  this  be  our  daily  employment ; 

While  we  sing  with  a  heart  full  of  love, 
The  song,  that  with  sinless  enjoyment 

We  shall  raise  to  our  Saviour  above ; 

Now  lifted  on  faith's  steady  pinion, 
The  faith  we  shall  never  need  then, 

All  glory,  and  power,  and  dominion, 
For  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


f&hxtb  Snnbim  after  (Bmitt. 


6  xx  1 1  d  c  f, , 

A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  who  showest  to  them  that  are 
-£^-  in  error  the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that 
they  may  return  into  the  way  of  righteousness;  grant 
unto  all  those  who  are  admitted  into  the  fellowship  of 
Christ's  religion,  that  they  may  avoid  those  things  that 
arc  contrary  to  their  profession,  and  follow  all  such 
things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THE    GUIDING  LIGHT. 

Q  FATHER,  with  what  tenderness, 
Thou  dost  delight  to  guide  and  bless 

Those  for  whom  Jesus  died ; 
What  guardian  angels  thou  dost  send 
To  keep  their  feet,  their  path  to  tend, 

That  not  one  step  may  slide. 

And  should  they  heedlessly  depart 

From  heav'nward  ways,  thy  Father's  heart 

In  pitying  mercy  wins 

The  wayward  wanderers  back  once  more, 

With  love  almighty  to  restore 

The  sinner  from  his  sins. 
(70) 


(Third  Jhuulay  after  (twttx.  71 

Thy  just  and  faithful  threatenings  show, 
The  deep  remorse,  the  hopeless  woe, 

Of  those  who  are  beguiled 
By  the  alluring  baits  of  sense, 
By  passion's  baleful  influence, 

And  joys  with  sin  defiled. 

From  all  these  dangers  we  would  fly, 
And  with  a  trustful  spirit  cry 

For  Thy  delivering  might ; 
That  every  step  we  tread  may  be 
Lit  by  Thy  Word  of  purity, 

That  lamp  of  radiant  light. 

O  heavenly  Father,  we  would  fain 
In  paths  that  lead  to  Thee  remain, 

Close  to  Thy  blessed  Son  ; 
Sharing  His  fellowship  of  love 
Until  we  rest  with  Him  above, 

When  life's  short  race  is  run. 


$omih  Sunfoas  nfkx  (BnsUv. 


r\  ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  alone  canst  order  the 
^-/  unruly  wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men  :  grant 
unto  thy  people,  tjiat  they  may  love  the  thing  which 
thou  commandest,  and  desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise  ;  that  so,  among  the  sundry  and  manifold 
changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may  surely  there  be 
fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE    CHANGES  OF    THE    WORLD. 

"LJ  OW  manifold  the  changes 

Of  this  our  lower  life ; 
How  busy  memory  ranges 

O'er  scenes  of  peace  and  strife  ; 
O'er  drizzling  days  of  sorrow, 

When  tears  were  shed  like  rain, 
Dried  by  the  next  bright  morrow, 

That  brought  warm  joy  again. 

Sometimes  through  greenest  valleys, 

And  meadows  sweet  with  hay, 

And  fragrant,  flower-strewn  alleys, 

We  sojourn  on  our  way  ; 
(72) 


<f  ouvtlt  «§umtai}  nftcv  (B'a.tfcv.  73 

And  then  o'er  mountain  passes 

Our  weary  pathway  lies ; 
Or  through  dark  deep  morasses, 

And  all  our  courage  dies. 

Sometimes  with  warm  embraces 

Our  friends  rush  to  our  arms, 
And  then  with  darkened  faces 

Chill  us  with  vague  alarms. 
Sometimes  the  false  world  praises, 

With  words  of  seeming  truth, 
Anon,  it  smoothly  raises 

Some  rumour  to  our  ruth. 

O  God !  to  Thee  we  turn  us 

In  our  perplexity, 
Knowing  Thou  wilt  not  spurn  us, 

We  run  to  hide  in  Thee. 
O  bear  our  hearts  up  surely 

On  Thy  deep  steadfast  love, 
Whose  crystal  river,  purely 

Flows  from  Thy  throne  above. 


Jfiftfj  Stmbmr  after  (B%$hx> 


OLORD  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come  ; 
grant  to  us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy 
inspiration  we  may  think  those  things  that  are  good, 
and  by  thy  merciful  guiding  may  perform  the  same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


PARAPHRASE. 

C\  LORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  come, 

Pour  out  a  plenteous  shower, 
That  we  no  longer  dark  and  dumb, 
May  testify  Thy  power. 

Let  now  Thy  inspiration  rise, 

And  sway  our  every  sense ; 
Give  hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes, 

And  lips  of  eloquence. 

Unless  Thy  holy  breath  from  heaven, 

Our  souls  re-animate, 
How  can  they,  heavy  with  earth's  leaven, 

Rise  to  a  purer  state. 

(74) 


£ ifth  jSumtag  after  (&n$ttt.  75 

But  if  Thy  guiding  fire  within 

Give  life  all  warm  and  bright, 
Then  thoughts  of  holiness  begin, 

Transparent  to  Thy  light. 

And  holy  thoughts  bring  holy  deeds, 

And  hope  and  joy  and  peace ; 
0  Thou,  whose  power  all  power  exceeds, 

These  gifts  do  Thou  increase. 

Increase  them  till  our  life  is  made 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine, 
Till,  passing  through  the  world's  long  shade, 

We  rise  to  light  divine. 


%utvaAon  §sro. 


GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like 
as  we  do  believe  thy  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens  ;  so 
we  may  also  in  heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with 
him  continually  dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 


THE    SOUL  ASCENDING    WITH  CHRIST. 

THOU  art  gone  up  on  high, 
Beyond  that  starry  sky, 

So  far — so  fair  ! 
And  while  our  searching  eyes, 
Traverse  the  wondrous  skies, 
Jesus — our  souls  would  rise 

To  see  Thee  there ! 

Let  us  Thy  power  receive ; 
That,  as  we  do  believe 

Thou  hast  arisen, 
We,  too,  may  rise  with  Thee, 
And  dwell  continually 
Happy  and  pure,  and  free 

From  earth's  dark  prison. 
(76) 


g^tensiott  gay.  77 

Once  Thou  on  earth  didst  dwell ; 
Once  the  abodes  of  hell 

Thou  didst  behold  ; 
Once  Thou  didst  lie  so  low, 
All  a  world's  .waves  of  woe 
Over  Thy  head  did  flow, 

Anguish  untold. 

Jesus,  beloved  Lord, 
This  was  for  sin  abhorred, 

For  man  beloved ; 
Thus  Thou  didst  show  to  God 
Thou  hadst  the  wine-press  trod, 
Thou  His  just  wrath  and  rod 

From  man  removed. 

Now  we  look  up  to  Thee, 
Ascended  Christ,  and  see 

Thee  on  Thy  throne  ; 
Thou,  our  strong  Advocate, 
For  us  dost  mediate, 
There,  with  Thy  power  and  state 

Fully  made  known. 

Now  .Faith  and  Hope  appear, 
Like  those  two  angels  dear, 

7* 


78  gtfcflwfifltt  gay- 

On  that  grand  day, 
Who  stood  by,  clad  in  white, 
When  clouds  of  dazzling  light, 
Up  through  the  heavens  so  bright, 

Caught  Thee  away. 

Soon  at  Thy  own  right  hand, 
In  that  far  upper  land, 

We  shall  declare 
All  Thou  for  us  hast  done ; 
Triumphs  Thy  power  has  won, 
Grace,  long  ago  begun, 

Perfected  there. 

Then  what  a  joy  'twill  be 
Praising,  adoring  Thee, 

Our  hearts  in  tune, 
Joining  with  heaven's  glad  host 
Thy  wondrous  love  to  boast, 
Father,  Son,  Holy  Ghost, 

Godhead  Triune  ! 


Simbmr  after  %uvx«am  §ag. 


OGOD  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto 
thy  kingdom  in  heaven  ;  we  beseech  thee  leave  us  not 
comfortlesss ;  but  send  to  us  thine  Holy  Ghost,  to 
comfort  us,  and  exalt  us  unto  the  same  place  whither 
our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone  before,  who  liveth  and 
rcigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


LEAVE    US  NOT  COMFORTLESS. 

I"   EAVE  us  not  comfortless, 
Pity  our  deep  distress, 
Father,  we  pray  ; 
Father  of  all  who  own 
Jesus,  thy  Son  alone, 
Can  for  their  sins  atone, 
Now,  and  for  aye. 

Leave  us  not  comfortless, 
Lift  up  the  weights  that  press 

Down  to  the  grave ; 
Griefs  Thou  didst  groan  beneath, 
When  Thou  didst  yield  Thy  breath, 

(79) 


So        £m&n\&  zittx  ^mn&xon  gat)* 

Jesus,  from  second  death, 
Sinners  to  save. 


Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
O  risen  Lord,  redress 

Sin-broken  laws ; 
Bid  us  from  sin  arise, 
And,  with  faith's  happy  eyes, 
See  Thee  in  Paradise 

Pleading  our  cause. 

Leave  us  not  comfortless ; 
Souls  clad  in  heaviness, 

Clothe  Thou  with  light. 
Garments  of  praise  put  on, 
Beauty,  for  ashes  won, 
When  they  have  undergone 

Sorrow's  long  night. 

Leave  us  "not  comfortless; 
Mourners  to  soothe  and  bless 

Thou  dost  not  spurn  ; 
O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  art 
Joy  to  the  lonely  heart, 
Though  all  earth's  joys  depart, 

Not  to  return. 


Sunday  after  ^.occasion  ?aij.         81 

Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
Bid  us  in  Thee  possess, 

Patience  and  hope  ; 
Send  us  Thine  Holy  Ghost, 
With  Him  we  dare  to  boast, 
We  shall  with  sin's  dark  host, 

Xo  longer  cope. 

Leave  us  not  comfortless ; 
Over  life's  wilderness 

Heaven's  sunlight  pour ; 
Then,  when  we've  run  the  race, 
Lift  us  to  that  same  place, 
Where  our  dear  Saviour's  face 

Smiles  evermore ! 


Willi- §>m\bnv. 


gxxUsct 

/"~\  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts 
^-^  of  thy  faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the 
light  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit 
to  have  a  right  judgment  in  all  things,  and  evermore 
to  rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort,  through  the  merits  of 
Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


THE    COMFORT  AND    GUIDANCE    OF    THE 
HOLY   GHOST. 

Q   GOD,  shed  forth  thy  Holy  Ghost ; 

Let  us  now  see  and  hear 
What,  in  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

With  mingled  joy  and  fear, 
The  early  Christians  saw  and  heard, 
The  Spirit  of  the  Incarnate  Word. 

Together  in  a  close  accord, 

They  energized  in  prayer, 
The  brethren  of  the  risen  Lord, 

The  women  full  of  care, 

And  Mary,  mother  of  the  Son, 

The  Crucified,  the  heaven-rapt  One. 
(82) 


^hit-^unday,  83 

And  while  they  prayed  with  heart  and  mind, 

The  Holy  Ghost  was  given  ; 
The  sound  as  of  a  rushing  wind 

Came  suddenly  from  heaven, 
And  flames  of  fire  appeared  above 
Each  head  bowed  down  in  awe  and  love. 

O  God,  shed  forth  thy  Holy  Ghost ! 

Not  as  Thou  didst  of  yore, 
In  winged  fires,  an  awful  host ; 

But  grant  us  evermore 
The  holy  comfort  of  the  same, 
The  inspiring  breath,  the  guiding  flame. 

Thou  knowest  all  the  hearts  of  men  ; 

Teach  every  faithful  soul 
That  waits  for  Thee,  to  pray  again, 

And  watch  for  Thy  control ; 
And  when  two  paths  diverge,  to  see 
Which  of  the  two  leads  close  to  Thee. 

What  Thou  dost  choose  would  be  our  choice, 

Our  will  would  be  like  Thine  ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  make  ours  rejoice 

By  a  sure  inward  sign ; 
We  would  not  rush  on  in  the  dark, 
But  wait  Thy  light  our  steps  to  mark. 


84  Whit-£m&&%. 

Right  judgment  in  all  things  that  tend, 

To  danger  or  to  sin  ; 
What  words  to  speak  to  foe  or  friend, 

What  action  to  begin, 
Wrhat  course  to  cease,  or  guide  aright, 
How  can  we  know  without  Thy  light  ? 

O  God,  shed  forth  thy  Holy  Ghost ; 

Of  all  Thy  gracious  gifts 
This  we  desire  and  need  the  most ; 

Our  heavy  souls  it  lifts 
Into  the  regions  of  the  blest, 
And  fills  them  with  heaven's  peace  and  rest. 


Criniti)  Sunimii. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  has  given 
unto  us  tin*  servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of 
a  true  faith,  to  acknowledge  the  glory  of  the  eternal 
Trinity,  and  in  the  power  of  the  divine  Majesty  to 
worship  the  Unity  ;  we  beseech  thee  that  thou  wouldst 
keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and  evermore  defend  us 
from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and  reignest,  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


GLORY    TO    THE    TRIUNE    GOD. 

VyHAT  bursts  of  praise  ascend  to  Thee 

From  heaven's  adoring  throngs, 
Who,  fearing  not  the  mystery 

Which  to  Thy  name  belongs, 
Worship  Thee  as  the  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Spirit,  and  the  Son. 

To  God  the  Father,  glory  be, 

Creator,  Ruler,  Law  ! 
All  powers  and  essences  from  Thee 

Their  life  and  order  draw. 
Thy  infinite  strong  sovereign  Will 
All  lesser  energies  fulfil. 

8  (85) 


&6  ©rimh)  ^MuUuj, 

Glory  to  Thee,  0  God  the  Son, 

Saviour,  Redeemer,  Thou  ! 
Thy  heart's  warm  blood  our  ransom  won  ; 

And  thorns  upon  Thy  brow, 
When  Thou  didst  stoop  from  heaven  to  die, 
Won  us  our  crowns  of  victory. 

To  God  the  Spirit,  glory  too, 
Honour  and  praise  and  thanks ! 

Thou  dost  our  sinful  souls  renew, 
And  fit  them  for  the  ranks 

Of  ransomed  saints,  who  ever  tune 

Their  anthems  to  the  Great  Triune. 

O  Father,  whose  all  tender  love 

Gave  Jesus  for  our  own  ; 
O  Christ,  who  from  Thy  throne  above 

Sendest  Thy  Spirit  down  ; 
O  Holy  Spirit,  whose  pure  fire 
Wafts  heavenward  our  soul's  desire  : 

Keep  us  all  steadfast  in  this  faith 

Of  Thy  united  name  ; 
Let  us  acknowledge  until  death, 

The  glorious  endless  fame 
Of  Father,  Holy  Spirit,  Son, 
The  everlasting  Three  in  One. 


Jffirsf  Sunban  after  &rimt». 


G  a  11  o  c  t . 

OGOD  the  strength  of  all  who  put  their  trust  in 
thee,  mercifully  accept  our  prayers  ;  and  because 
through  the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do 
no  good  thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy 
grace,  that  in  keeping  thy  commandments  we  may 
please  thee,  both  in  will  and  deed,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PARAPHRASE. 

'HP HE  frailty  of  our  mortal  frame 

Admits  the  foe  within ; 
The  very  heart  that  keeps  the  same, 
Opens  the  door  to  sin. 

Then  since  our  nature  is  so  weak, 

That  it  is  oft  in  thrall 
To  subtle  powers  of  ill,  that  seek 

Its  ruin  and  its  fall; 

That  strive  its  will  to  paralyse, 
So  that  the  dear  commands, 

We  fain  would  hold  before  our  eyes, 
Slip  through  our  powerless  hands  : 

(«7) 


Grant  us,  O  God,  the  helpful  strength 

Of  Thy  sufficient  grace, 
That  we  may  conquerors  be  at  length, 

Nor  fear  to  see  Thy  face. 

Thou  knowest  that  we  are  but  dust, 

O  pitying  Lord,  renew 
The  traitor  hearts  that  still  can  trust 

Thy  promise  sweet  and  true. 

Grant  us  this  prayer,  we  humbly  plead 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 

And  let  our  lives  in  will  and  deed, 
By  His  life  be  restored. 


Second  SuinbaiT  after  SriniiiT. 


G  xx  11 1)  c  t . 

OLORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern 
those  whom  thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast 
fear  and  love,  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  under  the 
protection  of  thy  good  providence,  and  make  us  to 
have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of  thy  holy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


PARAPHRASE. 

C\  LORD,  who  failest  never 
To  help  and  govern  those 
Whom  Thou,  most  tender  ever 
Amid  life's  varied  woes, 
Dost  bring  up  from  their  earliest  year 
In  Thy  most  stedfast  love  and  fear  ; 

We  know  no  honour  higher 

Than  to  be  trained  by  Thee ; 
To  none  would  we  aspire 
Out  of  Thy  family. 
Children  of  God,  with  Christ  co-heirs, 
Give  us  a  heritage  like  theirs  ! 
8*  (89) 


90        gStwnA  £*md»g  MtUt  (Trinity. 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee  hold  us 

By  Thy  good  providence  ; 
Protect  us  and  enfold  us 
With  heavenly  influence, 
So  that  no  sorrow  may  distress, 
So  that  no  joy  may  fail  to  bless. 

With  fear  and  love  enrich  us  ; 

Love,  that  casts  out  all  dread, 
Fear,  lest  the  world  bewitch  us 
Forbidden  ways  to  tread, 
And  so  we  miss  our  home  above, 
Lacking  perpetual  fear  and  love. 


(Cbirb  SuiibaD  after  Crinitn. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us  ; 
and  grant  that  we  to  whom  thou  hast  given  a 
hearty  desire  to  pray,  may,  by  thy  weighty  aid,  be  de- 
fended and  comforted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities 
through  Tesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PARAPHRASE. 

C\   GOD,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
Mercifully  hear  and  be  near  us. 

Grant  that  we  to  whom  Thou  hast  given 

A  hearty  and  earnest  desire 
To  pray  without  ceasing  to  heaven, 

May  feel  Thy  Spirit  inspire 
Our  spirits  with  genuine  prayer ; 

That  we  may,  by  Thy  mighty  aid 
Be  delivered  from  every  snare 

By  the  Tempter  cunningly  laid, 
Be  defended  in  every  war 

With  our  mischievous  enemies, 
And  be  comforted  evermore 

In  griefs  and  adversities. 

(90 


2         SUlnt  Jhuulaj)  nfUt  Svinitg. 

Through  Thee,  beloved  Lord  Jesus, 

Our  prayer  goes  up  only  through  Thee, 
For  Thy  mediation  frees  us 

From  every  uncertainty. 
Thy  promise  is — ask  and  receive — 

So  we  cling  to  Thy  mercy-seat, 
The  condition  is — only  believe — 

So  we  pour  out  our  faith  at  Thy  feet. 

Graciously  hasten  to  hear  us, 
Mercifully  hear  and  be  near  us ! 


Jftfurtlj  jshinban  after  Criiutn. 


OGOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  ; 
increase  and  multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy;  that,  thou 
being  our  ruler  and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  finally  lose  not  the  things 
eternal :  grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOD'S   STREXGTH  OUR   OXLY  HOPE. 

C\  GOD,  the  strong  protector 

Of  all  who  trust  in  Thee, 
Their  ruler  and  director, 
O  guide  our  ways,  that  we 
May  so  pass  through  earth's  paths  uneven, 
As  not  to  miss  the  road  to  heaven. 

Nothing  is  strong  without  Thee, 

No  good,  nor  any  ill ; 
The  angels  round  about  Thee 
Thy  pleasure  to  fulfil 
In  heaven,  on  earth,  derive  from  Thee 
The  swift  power  of  their  ministry. 

(93) 


94         ^mtvth  juntos  nittv  $*ittitjj. 

Nothing  is  strong  to  harm  us, 

No  evil  can  defeat, 
No  smiling  snare  can  charm  us, 
No  poison  can  seem  sweet, 
If  we  take  hold  upon  Thy  power, 
And  trust  Thee  in  the  Tempter's  hour. 

Without  Thee  nought  is  holy  ; 

Our  daily  sacrifice 
Of  prayer  and  praise  can  solely 
Through  Thee  to  heaven  arise ; 
Thy  Spirit  is  the  purifier 
Of  kneeling  throng  and  singing  choir. 

Our  longing  hearts  are  lifted 

To  Thee  in  our  distress ; 
Grant  that  we  may  be  gifted, 
With  strength  and  holiness ; 
Thy  love  increase  and  multiply 
So  that  we  may  not  fail  and  die. 


Jfiftfj  ^unbaiT  affor  ftxmiim 


/^|  RANT,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the  course 
^^  of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  that  thy  church  may  joyfully  serve 
thee  in  all  godly  quietness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


THE   WORLD  AND    THE    CHURCH. 

Q  KING  of  nations,  who  of  old 

Called  Israel  Thine  inheritance, 
Although  with  errors  manifold 

He  tried  Thy  patient  sufferance  ; 
The  Church  is  now  Thy  heritage, 
Its  portion,  Thou,  from  age  to  age. 

Guide  Thou  this  world's  discordant  ways 
In  order,  peace,  and  harmony ; 

.Then,  diapasons  of  full  praise 
ThyChurch  will  lift  unitedly, 

Thy  name  to  glorify  and  bless, 

And  serve  Thee  in  all  quietness. 

(95) 


$6         ^iftlt  Jfumlaa  nittx  (trinity. 

The  world  that  owns  no  sway  divine, 
The  Church  that  looks  and  waits  for  it, 

The  governance  of  both  is  thine  ; 
And  in  Thy  wisdom  infinite 

Thou  holdest  both  in  Thy  control, 

Marking  each  unit  of  the  whole. 

And  Thou,  O  God,  alone  canst  give 
The  will  to  serve,  the  heart  to  love, 

The  power  in  quiet  peace  to  live  : 
Send  down  Thy  Spirit  from  above, 

Each  soul  with  cleansing  fire  to  search 

And  purify  it  for  Thy  Church. 

Consume  by  that  most  holy  fire, 
Each  root  of  bitterness  and  hate ; 

Each  thorny  bramble  and  sharp  brier 
Of  rancour  and  of  harsh  debate  ; 

Each  poison-vine,  whose  tendrils  cling 

Of  slander  and  of  whispering. 

Then,  cleared  of  every  noxious  growth, 
A  garden  fair  Thy  Church  shall  be  ; 

In  quietness,  that  is  not  sloth, 
But  noiseless  earnest  energy, 

Each  one  shall  work  and  worship  there, 

Thy  service  his  perpetual  care. 


ftfth  Sunday  nftcv  iTvinittj.  97 

Grant  this  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Our  Comer  Stone,  our  strong  high  Tower 

Our  Treasury  in  whom  is  stored 
All  riches,  honour,  glory,  power ; 

For  without  Christ  the  Church  is  dead, 

He  is  its  ever-living  Head. 


mih  Sxmbmr  after  Crhtttu. 


OGOD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding  J 
pour  into  our  hearts  such  love  to  thee,  that  we,  loving 
thee  above  all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which 
exceed  all  that  we  can  desire,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


THE  GLORIOUS  PROMISE  OF  HE  A  VEN. 

C\  HOW  Thy  promises  exceed 

All  that  we  can  desire, 
All  that  our  deepest  sense  of  need 
Could  of  Thy  love  require ! 

They  are  not  merely  for  this  life, 

Thy  bountiful  supplies 
Of  light  for  darkness,  peace  for  strife, 

And  joy  for  long-drawn  sighs. 

Though  they  who  love  Thee,  even  here 

Amid  the  shades  of  sin, 

Oft  see  Thy  heavenly  smiles  appear, 

Shining  their  souls  within. 
(98) 


^ixtlx  JFumtag  aftev  (Tvinittu  99 

But  in  the  other  life,  beyond 

The  boundaries  of  time, 
No  poet's  dream,  no  fancy  fond, 

Xo  intellect  sublime, 

Has  ever  reached  the  height  of  joy 

Prepared,  dear  Lord,  by  Thee, 
The  blessedness  without  alloy, 

The  undimmed  purity ! 

Xo  summer's  heat  shall  ever  burn, 

No  withered  grass  be  there ; 
Xo  furious  winds,  or  winter  storm^ 

Shall  ruffle  the  calm  air. 

No  hope  shall  die,  no  fear  be  born, 

No  sorrow  overwhelm, 
No  patient  heart  by  pain  be  torn, 

In  Thy  most  royal  realm. 

And  this,  Thy  promises  declare, 

Our  future  home  shall  be 
Ours,  free  from  toil,  and  sin,  and  care, 

Ours,  just  for  loving  Thee. 

O  without  this,  beloved  Lord, 
We  love  Thee  and  adore, 


ioo       #tath  <f  Mmlay  ixfttx  Srimty, 

Yet  do  Thou  Thy  rich  grace  afford, 
And  we  shall  love  Thee  more. 

To  love  Thee  is  our  heaven  below ; 

What  will  it  be  above, 
Thee,  face  to  face,  to  see  and  know, 

And  love  as  Thou  dost  love ! 


Stfoentjr  Snntnm  after  Srhufir. 


r  ORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author 
-■— ^  and  giver  of  all  good  things  ;  graft  in  our  hearts 
the  love  of  thy  name,  increase  in  us  true  religion, 
nourish  us  with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy  great  mercy 
keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


PARAPHRASE. 

["   ORD  of  all  power  and  might, 

Who  art  and  wilt  be  ever, 
Author  of  all  things  right, 
Of  all  good  things  the  Giver ; 

Graft  in  our  barren  hearts, 
That  else  will  dry  and  harden, 

The  sapling  that  implants 

The  fruit  of  Thy  own  garden ; 

The  love  of  Thy  dear  name 
That  does  all  goodness  nourish  : 

O  graft  in  us  the  same, 

That  we  may  grow  and  flourish  ! 
9*    '  (ioi) 


102      jfrnttik  gim&&i&  after  fytinity. 

Then  shall  we  henceforth  live, 
Not  to  ourselves,  but  others ; 

Ready  Thy  gifts  to  give 
To  all  our  human  brothers. 

Increase  in  us  each  day 

Religion  undefiled, 
That  from  the  heavenward  way 

We  may  not  be  beguiled. 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might, 
Through  His  strong  mediation, 

Who  is  our  life  and  light, 
Hear  Thou  our  supplication. 


(bijjbtb  Sunbim  after  (Cruufir. 


OGOD,  whose  never-failing  providence  ordereth 
all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth  ;  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  to  put  away  from  us  all  hurtful  things, 
and  to  give  us  those  things  which  are  profitable  for  us, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOD'S  PROVIDENCE. 

THY  never-failing  providence, 
Under  whose  wings  we  trust, 
Is  our  strong  shelter  and  defence, 
O  God,  Thou  true  and  just. 

It  is  our  greatest  joy  to  know 
That  nothing  comes  by  chance, 

Each  accident  of  weal  or  woe, 
Is  ordered  in  advance. 

But  Thou  dost  hear  Thy  people's  cry, 

And  so  we  humbly  pray 

That  Thou  wouldst  hold  all  good  things  nigh, 

All  hurtful  things  away. 

(103) 


io4       ffiig&th  ^mutmj  after  Wtinitfr 

The  evils  that  we  would  abjure, 

Or  pray  Thee  to  avert, 
Are  not  the  pains  that  man  can  cure, 

Or  any  outward  hurt. 

But  what  Thou  only  canst  behold, 

The  cruel  sway  of  sin, 
Which  wars  with  weapons  manifold 

Against  the  soul  within. 

The  pride,  the  jealousy,  the  hate, 
The  sloth,  the  selfishness  — 

Ah,  what  a  host  of  foes  innate 
Conspire  to  our  distress  ! 

Oh,  put  from  us  all  these  away, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit's  breath 

Dissolve  the  clogging  bonds  of  clay, 
That  drag  us  down  to  death. 


ffimth  Sambas  afhr  Crinihr. 


G  xx  U  X)  c  t . 

GRANT  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to 
think  and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right  ; 
that  we,  who  cannot  do  anything  that  is  good  without 
thee,  may  by  thee  be  enabled  to  live  according  to  thy 
will,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOOD    THOUGHTS  DESIRED. 

["   IGHT  trivial  thoughts,  a  motley  train, 

Intrude  upon  our  holy  hours, 
And  work  destruction  in  the  brain, 

Of  all  its  highest,  noblest  powers  ; 
We  drive  the  buzzing  swarm  in  vain, 
Like  summer  flies  they  come  again. 

The  wind  of  vain  imaginings 

Blows  on  our  best-built  purposes, 

And  breaks  them  off  like  brittle  things, 
And  scatters  all  our  energies, 

So  that  the  spirit  when  it  springs, 

Is  beaten  back  with  ruffled  wings. 


io6        gjjittift  Jhtmlmj  ixittx  Sriuihu 

O  Lord  our  God,  delay  not  Thou 
To  help  us  ere  we  quite  despair ; 

For  if  our  thoughts  are  evil,  how 
Can  any  act  be  good  and  fair  ? 

Lend  us  Thy  succour,  even  now, 

And  with  Thy  strength  our  souls  endow. 

Give  thoughts  of  perfect  love,  so  free 
From  seeking  self,  so  pure  from  guile, 

That  kindness,  bounty,  sympathy, 

In  word  and  deed,  in  glance  and  smile, 

May  make  us  live  and  work  like  Thee, 

Helpers  to  friend  or  enemy. 

Give  thoughts  of  worship,  high  and  clear 
Above  the    giddy    insect  throng 

That  agitates  the  atmosphere 

Of  the  world's  path  we  walk  along ; 

High,  and  yet  low  in  reverend  fear, 

Thy  throne  of  glory  to  draw  near. 

Thine,  Lord,  is  keen  discerning  sight, 
Our  thoughts  afar  off  Thou  dost  know, 

Try  them,  O  God,  and  make  them  right. 
Thou  only  canst  such  thoughts  bestow 

As  need  not  dread  Thy  splendour  bright, 

But  live  in  Thy  all-searching  light. 


£mtfj  Sunt) an  after  $rinitg. 


LET  thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the  pray- 
ers of  thy  humble  servants;  and  that  they  may 
obtain  their  petitions,  make  them  to  ask  such  things 
as  shall  please  thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


GOD'S  READIXESS  TO  ANSWER  PR  A  YER. 

T^O  Gibeon's  high  place  of  old, 

Where  offerings  a  thousand-fold 
Burnt  on  the  brazen  altar  there, 
Young  Solomon,  with  kingly  care, 
Led  Israel's  priests  and  chieftains  bold, 
Their  sacred  rites  with  God  to  hold. 

And  in  a  vision  of  the  night, 

So  precious  was  he  in  God's  sight, 

So  " magnified  exceedingly,"* 

The  still  small  voice  said,  Ask  of  me, 

What  shall  I  give  thee,  here  I  plight, 

My  richest  boon  for  thy  delight. 

*  2  Chronicles  i.  i. 

(107) 


108        Sfcjttft  JhtwUtu  aftet  ©riitfijj. 

O  Lord  my  God,  the  young  king  said, 

Asleep,  but  yet  with  wondrous  dread 

His  heart  awakened  at  the  voice, 

That  pledged  heaven's  favours  to  his  choice, 

Fain  would  I  in  thy  wisdom  tread, 

And  like  a  little  child  be  led. 

This,  therefore,  is  my  sole  request ; 
Grant  me,  even  now,  at  Thy  behest, 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 
That  good  from  evil  I  may  part ; 
Let  truth  and  justice  be  the  test, 
That  wisdom  is  my  heavenly  guest. 

We  do  not  now  hear  audibly 
Thy  voice,  O  God,  say,  ask  of  me ; 
But  from  this  chronicle  of  old 
Wherein  Thy  power  and  love  are  told, 
We  gather  courage,  full  and  free, 
To  open  all  our  hearts  to  Thee. 

Thou  art  the  Covenant-keeper  still, 
Whose  presence,  though  not  visible, 
We  feel  around  us,  day  by  day, 
Our  shield,  our  comforter,  our  stay ; 
Thy  word  Thou  ever  dost  fulfil 
To  those  who  bow  them  to  Thy  will. 


(Tenth  £*md»jj  aftcv  (Trinity,  109 

We  know  it  is  Thy  will  to  grant 

To  every  constant  suppliant, 

The  guidance  of  Thy  watchful  eye 

When  dark  clouds  o'er  our  pathway  lie, 

The  wisdom  that  we  hourly  want, 

When  cares  perplex,  or  joys  enchant. 

"  Thy  will  be  done"  shall  end  the  strain 
Of  every  prayer,  in  sweet  refrain ; 
To  lose  ourselves  in  Thee,  we  know, 
Is  heaven's  own  peace  begun  below. 
Grant  us  this  peace,  O  God,  and  deign 
Within  our  waiting  souls  to  reign. 


(Blefccntjj  Snninm  after  Crinitjr. 


OGOD,  who  declarest  thy  almighty  power  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity;  mercifully  grant  un- 
to us  such  a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running 
the  way  of  thy  commandments,  may  obtain  thy  gra- 
cious promises,  and  be  made  partakers  of  tlry  heaven- 
ly treasure,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOD'S  POWER   SHOWN  IN  PITY. 

[   ORD,  Thy  almighty  power 

We  worship  and  adore, 
The  wonders  of  Thy  glorious  works 

We  ponder  o'er  and  o'er ; 
The  myriad  stars  in  heaven, 

The  myriad  flowers  on  earth, 
The  roaring  sea,  the  curbing  sands, 
The  winds'  mysterious  birth. 

Thou  dost  declare  Thy  will 

In  majesty  and  might, 
The  thunder  of  Thy  marvellous  voice 

Darkens  the  noonday  bright ; 

(no) 


tftcrcntU  Jhmflajj  after  (Trinity,      m 

The  lightning's  dazzling  dart 

Flies  swiftly  at  Thy  breath, 
And  lofty  pine,  or  lordly  man, 

Quivers  at  once  in  death. 

But,  oh,  Thou  Infinite, 

Whom  we  adore  and  bless  ! 
In  mercy  and  in  pity,  too, 

Thy  greatness  we  confess. 
We  know  the  countless  stars 

Are  called  by  Thy  command, 
But,  ah,  we  feel  the  broken  heart 

Is  bound  up  by  Thy  hand. 

Like  music,  not  of  earth, 

Thy  tender  voice  we  hear, 
Inspiring  us  with  courage  need 

Thine  altar  to  draw  near ; 
There  stands  the  great  High  Priest, 

W7ho  teaches  us  to  pray, 
Himself  our  Sacrifice  and  Plea 

To  take  our  sins  away. 

There  dawns  the  light  of  heaven, 
There  doubt  and  darkness  end, 

Because  in  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  power 
With  deepest  pity  blend. 


ii2      (SJmntfe  £tttutas  ixftcx  WtiMity. 

And  since  Thy  throne  of  grace 

Our  hiding-place  may  be, 
The  terrors  of  the  judgment-throne 

Shall  find  us  safe  with  Thee. 


©foclftlj  Sunimu  after  &rhtifo. 


ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always 
more  read)-  to  hear  than  we  to  pra)r,  and  art 
wont  to  give  more  than  either  we  desire  or  deserve  ; 
pour  down  upon  us  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy;  for- 
giving us  those  things  whereof  our  conscience  is 
afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things  which  we  are 
not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits  and  media- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ,  thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 


FORGIVENESS  IMPLORED. 

W/E  are  not  worthy  to  lift  up 

Our  faces  to  the  sky, 
Whose  clear  bright  azure  is  not  clean 

To  Thy  discerning  eye, 
In  whose  keen  sight  the  very  stars 

Are  not  accounted  pure, — 
How  can  our  trembling  consciences, 

Thy  scrutiny  endure  ? 

We  dwell  in  such  a  cloud  of  sin, 

So  clinging  and  so  cold, 
The  sunshine  of  Thy  pardoning  love 

We  scarcely  can  behold. 

IO*  (M3) 


u4      HbmXftU  Jhuulat}  nfttx  SHrtttitg. 

But  pour  the  melting  sunbeams  down 

Into  our  dreary  shade, 
And  drive  the  storm  away,  whereof 

Our  conscience  is  afraid. 

Forgive  us  freely,  dearest  Lord, 

Never  to  name  again, 
The  evil  deeds,  the  thoughts  of  ill, 

Against  our  fellow  men  ; 
Forgive  us,  now  and  evermore, 

The  secret  sins  we  own, 
To  Thy  all-searching  purity 

Laid  bare  and  fully  known. 

Forgive  us  so  entirely,  Lord, 

Out  of  Thy  pitying  grace, 
That  we  may  know  the  Father  smiles 

With  reconciled  face; 
That  when  the  books  are  opened, 

Their  records  to  be  paid, 
Those  debts  may  be  wiped  out,  whereof 

Our  conscience  is  afraid. 

We  are  not  worthy  thus  to  pray 
For  Thy  free  pardon,  Lord  ; 

Yet  for  Thine  own  true  promise'  sake, 
Let  it  e'en  how  be  poured 


(Twelfth  S'unflaij  aftcv  JTvinity.       115 

In  showers  upon  our  broken  hearts, 

That  are  so  sad  for  sin, 
That  hope  may  blossom  joyfully, 

And  peace  may  grow  therein. 

O  Ever-loving  God,  we  know, 

That  in  Thy  love  we  live  ; 
That  more  than  we  delight  to  pray, 

Thou  dost  delight  to  give. 
Lord  Jesus,  at  Thy  blessed  feet 

Our  prayers  and  hopes  are  laid  ; 
Hidden  in  Thee,  no  doubt  can  make 

Our  consciences  afraid. 


©fmiccntfr  Smvtmn  nfhx  Crinite. 


ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only 
gift  it  cometh  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto 
thee  true  and  laudable  service  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  we  may  so  faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we 
fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy  heavenly  promises,  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


LAUDABLE    SERVLCE. 

jLJEAVENLY  Father,  how  can  we 

Render  service  unto  Thee 
As  Thy  faithful  people  do, 
Service,  laudable  and  true  ? 

Faithfully  would  we  begin, 
Spite  of  error  and  of  sin, 
Thee  to  serve  with  all  our  strength, 
In  this  life's  uncertain  length. 

And  in  order  to  fulfil 

All  Thy  good  and  perfect  will, 

From  the  world's  love  set  us  free, 

Transformed  in  humility. 
(116) 


JEhivtccnth  £ttttfajj  ^tftcv  SMniig.     117 

If  some  precious  gift  from  heaven, 
By  Thy  grace  to  us  is  given, 
Be  its  measure  great  or  small, 
Unto  Thee  we  bring  it  all.. 

If  it  be  abundant  gold, 
Then  the  poor,  the  sick,  the  old, 
Little  children  every  where, 
Largely  of  our  wealth  shall  share. 

If  it  be  the  power  to  teach, 
Then  the  sweetness  of  our  speech 
Shall  the  lessons  recommend, 
Which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  penned. 

If  it  be  to  prophesy 

With  the  keen  far-reaching  eye, 

Of  a  poet-seer,  taught 

By  the  visions  of  deep  thought, 

Then  shall  songs  of  clarion  sound, 
Ring  good  news  the  world  around  ; 
Peace,  through  storms  of  woe  obtained, 
Paradise  once  lost,  regained. 

If  Thy  gift,  from  heaven  no  less, 
Be  some  form  of  sharp  distress, 


n8     Shivtccntb  $uttd#s  ixfttx  (trinita- 

We  will  serve  Thee  still,  O  God, 
While  we  kiss  Thy  needed  rod. 

Sorrowful,  yet  always  glad, 
While  Thy  comforts  may  be  had, 
While,  beloved  Lord,  we  know 
Who  it  is  that  lays  us  low. 

Quiet,  patient,  in  all  grief, 

Feeling  sin  to  be  the  chief, 

Faithfully,  in  life  or  death, 

We  would  serve  Thee  with  each  breath. 

To  our  living  Altar,  Christ, 
Christ  for  us  once  sacrificed, 
Our  whole  hearts  we  humbly  bring 
Sanctify  the  offering. 


J^ourtccntb  j&unban  after  (Lrinttg. 


6  o  i  X  jo  x>  t . 

V  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us 
^^-  the  increase  of  faith,  hope,  and  charity;  and, 
that  we  may  obtain  that  which  thou  dost  promise, 
make  us  to  love  that  which  thou  dost  command 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


FAITH,  HOPE,  AXD    CHARITY. 

QlVE  us,  O  God,  that  happy  faith 
Which  bringeth  rest  and  peace ; 
That  simply  tells  us — thus  God  saith — 
Therefore  let  murmurs  cease. 

Give  us  the  increase  of  that  power 

That  can  take  hold  on  Thee, 
That  can,  when  fearful  tempests  lower, 

Thy  steady  sunshine  see. 

That  makes  us  know  our  lives  were  planned, 
The  worlds  were  framed  by  Thee, 

And  not  by  chance,  or  Nature's  hand 
Working  at  liberty. 

(119) 


120     gwAVtitnth  ^ttiut»s  nittx  SWnitjj* 

That  makes  us  quietly  endure 

All  sorrow  and  all  pain, 
Because  of  joys  unseen,  but  sure, 

We  shall  in  heaven  obtain. 

And  give  a  fruitful  increase,  Lord, 

Of  hope  to  cheer  us  on ; 
Full  expectation  of  reward, 

When  waiting  work  is  done. 

Our  faith  and  hope  so  often  fall, 

And  faint  with  sin-born  fear, 
That  scarcely  we  have  strength  to  call, 

Or  think  that  Thou  dost  hear. 

And  not  our  faith  and  hope,  alone, 

Increase  our  charity, 
For  when  that  grace  is  fully  grown, 

We  shall  be  fit  to  die. 

The  others  help  us  on  to  heaven, 

But  leave  us  at  the  door ; 
For  when  an  entrance  there  is  given, 

We  need  the  guides  no  more. 

But  love  is  Thine,  Thy  name  of  peace, 

Thou  art  the  home  of  love  ; 
Give  us  Thyself,  the  gift  increase 

Till  gifts  are  crowned  above. 


^fifteenth  Sttrtbmj  after  SJriiuig. 


g  tx  XX  o  c  t . 

KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  church  with 
thy  perpetual  mercy;  and,  because  the  frailty  of 
man,  without  thee,  cannot  but  fall,  keep  us  ever  by 
thy  help  from  all  things  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all 
things  profitable  to  our  salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


HUMAN  HELPLESSNESS. 

T3ECAUSE  the  frailty  of  our  being 

Fills  with  constant  fear, 
Our  blinded  eyes  no  danger  seeing 

Although  it  hover  near, 
We  pray  Thee,  keep  us  night  and  day, 
By  Thy  strong  hand  our  help  and  stay. 

Because  our  joys  fade  just  as  fleetly 
As  summer  flowers,  that  blow 

In  the  green  fields  at  day-break  sweetly, 
But  ere  night-fall  lie  low, 

We  pray  Thee,  be  Thyself  our  joy, 

No  blight  can  fade,  no  wind  destroy. 
II  (i*0 


122      g-iftttnih  Jhtwtiuj  ixfttx  (bxunty. 

Because  our  plans,  by  hope  dilated, 

Are  soon  perplexed  and  crossed, 
Like  white-winged  ships  that  sail  full-freighted, 

But  in  the  deep  are  lost, 
We  pray  Thee,  lend  a  favouring  breeze, 
To  save  from  wreck  our  purposes. 

Because  our  wisdom  is  but  folly, 

And  what  we  write  or  speak 
Must  fail,  without  Thy  Spirit,  wholly, 

Of  all  the  aims  we  seek, 
We  pray  Thee,  let  Thy  wisdom  be 
Our  inspiration,  full  and  free. 

Because  we  cannot  forewarn  sorrow, 

Or  regulate  its  stay, 
Or  foretell  if  the  fickle  morrow, 

Will  contradict  to-day, 
We  pray  Thee,  make  us  feel  and  know 
Thou  rulest  all,  the  weal  and  woe. 

O  Lord  our  Saviour,  we  beseech  Thee, 

Hear  this,  Thy  people's  call ! 
Help  us  through  time,  that  we  may  reach  Thee 

Where  we  can  never  fall ; 
But  in  Thy  steadfast  joy  and  rest, 
May  dwell  with  Thee  forever  blest. 


Shffwntj)  Siinban  after  (Trimtn. 


Call  e  n  t . 

/^~\    LORD,  we   beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity 
^-^   cleanse  and  defend  thy  Church  ;  and,  because  it 
cannot  continue  in  safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve 
it  evermore  by  thy  help  and  goodness  ;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PRAYER   FOR    THE    CHURCH. 

J^EEP,  Father,  by  Thy  perpetual  grace, 

By  Thy  constant  and  tender  hold, 
Thy  Church,  which  still  from  the  chosen  race 

Of  apostles  and  prophets  old, 
Is  builded,  and  framed,  and  fitly  grc 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  its  chief  Corner-stone. 

Cleanse  every  pillar  of  solid  truth 

From  the  stains  of  idolatry  ; 
And  suffer  no  rites,  or  creeds  in  soc 

To  divide  Thy  honour  with  Thee  ; 
Thou  art  a  Spirit,  and  Thou  wilt  own 
Worship  in  spirit  and  truth  alone. 


124     $\xtm\t\%  jSumUjj  ixftcx  SJvtnltjj. 

Defend  Thy  Church  from  its  enemies  ; 

From  strokes  of  subtle  or  open  war, 
From  the  "  despiser  of  dignities," 

From  "  wandering  stars,"  who,  evermore 
Would  cloud  Thy  sun  with  their  boasted  light, 
For  whom  is  reserved  the  blackest  night. 

The  keys  of  hell  and  of  death  Thou  hast, 
Opening  and  shutting  at  Thy  will ; 

And  Thy  Church's  foes  Thou  holdest  fast, 
Thy  mandate  only  to  fulfil ; 

Let  Thy  sweet  succour  and  pity  be 

Its  joy,  and  strength,  and  prosperity. 


kbcntccntfr  Smtiran  after  &rini;to. 


~T~  ORD,  we  pray  thee  that  thy  grace  may  always 
-*— ^  prevent  and  follow  us;  and  make  us  continually 
to  be  given  to  all  good  works;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


GOOD    WORKS. 

T  F  thou  hast  hope  of  heaven, 
Follow  the  Son  of  God, 
Tread  in  the  steps  He  trod, 

Who  as  our  Guide  was  given. 

If  thou  good  works  wouldst  do, 
Follow  thy  Guide  aright ; 
Look  unto  Him  for  light, 

For  strength  and  wisdom,  too. 

Strive  not  for  deeds  of  fame  ; 

A  drink  to  one  athirst, 

Good  words  to  one  accurst 
By  scorn,  or  sin,  or  shame  ; 
A  visit  to  the  lone, 

By  death  and  sorrow  left 

All  desolate,  bereft ; 
Such  deeds  will  Jesus  own. 

II*  (I25) 


126    gtvtntttttih  Jhtwlay  nfitt  Srinttg. 

For  saith  our  blessed  Lord, 
A  cup  of  water  given 
As  in  the  sight  of  heaven. 

Shall  lose  not  its  reward. 

This,  too,  is  His  decree, 
If  to  the  sick  ye  go, 
To  help  them  bear  their  wo, 

Ye  do  it  unto  Me. 

Then  say  not  thou  canst  find 
No  time  the  sick  to  cheer, 
Or  soothe  the  prisoner's  fear, — 

That  is  to  Christ  unkind. 

Clothe  thou  the  poor  from  cold, 
Shelter  the  orphan  child, 
And  let  thy  words  be  mild 

And  tender  to  the  old. 

To  all  the  world  be  kind, 

Kindness  is  dearer  far 

Than  other  treasures  are  ; 
Dearer  the  heart  than  mind. 
But  if  of  worldly  wealth 

Thou  hast  an  increased  hoard, 

O  let  it  not  be  stored, 
Wasted,  in  selfish  stealth. 


Seventeenth  Sunday  after  Evinitjj.    127 

Doth  not  Christ  say  to  thee, 

As  to  the  youth  of  yore, 

Who  loved  his  riches  more 
Than  Christ's  humility, 
Sell  what  thou  hast,  and  come 

Follow  my  lowly  lot  ? 

And  canst  thou  answer  not, 
With  sorrow  art  thou  dumb  ? 

Kept  under  lock  and  key 

Are  stores  of  glittering  gems 

Fit  for  queen's  diadems, 
Part  with  but  two  or  three. 
Give  but  a  little  share 

Of  thy  redundant  wealth, 

That  hope  and  heart  and  health 
May  change  the  standing's  fare. 

Wait  not  for  moth  and  rust 

And  thief  to  enter  in, 

The  spoiling  to  begin, 
Of  thy  long-hoarded  trust; 
But  give  with  faith  and  love, 

Joy  to  the  destitute, 

And  thou  shalt  reap  the  fruit 
Of  thy  good  works  above. 


(Eifljtttntjj  jjunbag  aftn*  Crmiig, 


LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  grant  thy  people  grace  to 
withstand  the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh, 
and  the  devil ;  and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  fol- 
low thee,  the  only  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


PRAYER  AGAINST  TEMPTATION. 

I*   ORD,  open  Thou  Thy  doors  of  grace, 

And  shed  upon  us  now, 
The  light  and  favour  of  Thy  face, 
As  we  before  Thee  bow. 

And  let  those  open  doors  display 

The  shining  throngs  above  ; 
The  harmony  of  upper  day, 

The  beauty,  and  the  love. 

How  can  we  otherwise  withstand, 

With  hearts  so  prone  to  fall, 

The  tempting  voices,  soft  and  bland, 

Which  woo  us  with  their  call. 
(128) 


CHghtccntlt  <§umtat}  aftcv  (Trinity.     129 

The  world's  voice,  with  its  many  tones 

Of  flattery  and  wit ; 
Of  laughter,  louder  than  the  moans 

That  still  sound  under  it. 

The  wayward  mutterings  of  sense, 

Of  wilful  appetite, 
That,  like  a  secret   pestilence, 

Weaken  the  spirit's  might. 

And  our  chief  foe,  who  urges  on 

The  world  and  flesh  to  war, 
Hoping  the  battle  will  be  won 

And  he  be  conqueror. 

How  can  we  ever  follow  Thee, 

The  only  God  we  love, 
With  hearts  of  simple  purity, 

And  minds  that  nought  can  move, 

If  Thou  wilt  not,  with  pitying  speed, 
Send  down  in  quickening  showers, 

The  hope,  the  joy,  the  faith  we  need 
To  raise  our  languid  powers. 


itmtffcentjj  Sitnimn  after  ^Drinitg. 


OGOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able 
to  please  thee ;  mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy 
Spirit  may  in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


PR  A  YER  FOR   THE  HOL  Y  SPIRIT. 

T  ORD  Jesus,  we  are  never  able 
•*-'  To  please  Thee  with  our  plans, 
Or  rule  the  inner  life  unstable 
Which  Thy  pure  vision  scans. 

The  deadly  mists  of  earth  have  blighted 

The  energies  within, 
Heart,  mind,  and  soul  are  still  benighted, 

As  they  have  ever  been. 

But  since,  O  Lord,  we  may  inherit 

The  promise  of  Thy  word, 

Let  our  entreaty  for  Thy  Spirit, 

Be  mercifully  heard. 
(130) 


Uittftctnth  j5tt«tofl  aftcv  Svintttj.     131 

Its  breath,  like  pure  and  healthful  breezes, 

Will  drive  the  fogs  away 
That  hang  about  like  dark  diseases, 
And  blind  us  from  the  day. 

Its  holy  fire,  so  clear  and  steady, 

Our  every  step  will  light, 
And  shine  upon  the  paths  already 

Committed  to  Thy  sight. 

Its  still  small  voice,  each  hour,  each  minute, 

Will  to  faith's  prayer  reply, 
This  is  the  way,  O  walk  ye  in  it, 

Turn  not  aside,  and  die. 

And  when  the  leaden  weights  of  sorrow 

Forbid  weak  faith  to  stir, 
Send  tokens,  Lord,  of  heaven's  bright  morrow 

By  Thy  sweet  Comforter. 

We  ask  not  for  a  full  exemption 

From  trouble  while  we  live, 
But  till  the  day  of  full  redemption 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  give. 


Sbfocntictlj  Snnban  after  Crhttfo. 


r\  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy 
^^^  bountiful  goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
from  all  things  that  may  hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready- 
both  in  body  and  soul,  may  cheerfully  accomplish 
those  things  which  thou  commandest,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


CHEERFUL  DUTY. 

Q  RANT,  O  beloved  Lord,  that  we 
With  hearts  brimmed  o'er  with  love, 
May  serve  Thee  ever  cheerfully, 
As  Thou  art  served  above. 

Thy  goodness  is  so  bountiful, 

It  leads  us  to  repent ; 
Yet  not  with  spirit  dry  and  dull 

On  vain  regrets  intent. 

But  with  a  penitence,  whose  rain 
Makes  the  soul  fresh  and  pure, 

Upspringing  with  strong  faith  to  gain 
And  prove  Thy  promise  sure. 


(Twentieth  Sunday  nftcv  5Tvinity.     133 

Grant  us  such  grace  while,  like  a  sun, 
Thy  goodness  warms  our  thought, 

That  holy  works  in  Thee  begun, 
And  only  through  Thee  wrought, 

May  mark  our  lives  from  day  to  day, 

That  men  may  own  and  bless, 
Thee,  as  our  guide,  our  aim,  our  stay, 

Thee,  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

Then  shall  a  deep  perennial  joy 

Be  rooted  in  the  soul, 
Such  as  no  sorrow  can  destroy, 

Nor  any  pain  control. 

Then  shall  we  worship  Thee  with  vows 
Spread  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

Not  with  cast  down  and  care-knit  brows, 
Or  dark  and  mournful  face, 

But  cheerfully  accomplishing 

Thy  service  all  our  days ; 
Giving  Thee  thanks  for  everything, 

In  songs  of  sweetest  praise. 


®fomto-ftrst  Sunbim  aftet  &xmxtm 

^  -O  VQ 


GRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
faithful  people,  pardon  and  peace  ;  that  they  may 
be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a 
quiet  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A    QUIET  MI  AW. 

r~lIVE  to  Thy  faithful  people,  Lord, 
The  pardon  and  the  peace 
That  can  from  fear  release, 
From  sins  confessed  and  guilt  abhorred, 
That  they  in  Thee  may  safety  find) 
And  serve  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind. 

This  is  the  precious  boon  we  want ; 

No  ministering  priest, 

No  sacramental  feast, 
No  water  from  baptismal  font, 
Have  in  their  sacred  rites  combined, 
The  power  to  give  a  quiet  mind. 
(^34) 


JTivcnttj-first  £utttat)  nttcx  JTvinity.    135 

It  rests  with  Thee  alone,  Lord  Christ ; 
Thou,  heavenly  Minister, 
Canst  see  the  thoughts  that  err, 

By  the  least  bait  of  sin  enticed, 

The  idols  in  the  heart  enshrined, 

That  overthrow  a  quiet  mind. 

All  that  from  human  blame  is  hid  ; 

The  cold  and  haughty  eye, 

The  mute  unspoken  lie, 
The  covered  hate,  the  love  forbid, 
Ambitious  aims  for  self  designed, 
All  that  can  mar  a  quiet  mind. 

Therefore  we  come  to  Thee  and  plead 

For  pardon,  dearest  Lord, 

Pardon  for  sins  deplored  ; 
For  the  sweet  peace  we  so  much  need, 
Pardon  and  peace,  by  Thee  assigned 
The  groundwork  of  a  quiet  mind. 

O  draw  us  closer  unto  Thee  ; 

Quicken  our  lagging  feet, 

That  we  may  run  to  meet 
The  love  so  rich,  the  help  so  free, 
The  voice  whose  promises  so  kind, 
Can  give  at  once  a  quiet  mind. 


136  &wftttg-fi*jrt  ^uttitnjj  nittt  SMttftg. 

And  if  Thou  givest  quietness, 

Who  can  make  trouble,  Lord  ? 
Or  break  the  sweet  accord, 
Or  lessen  the  deep  emphasis, 
Of  joyful  songs  and  prayers  entwined, 
That  spring  up  from  a  .quiet  mind. 

Then,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  defence, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  grant, 

That  we,  made  vigilant, 
Keeping  our  hearts  with  diligence 
Till  all  its  foes  are  left  behind, 
May  serve  Thee  with  a  quiet  mind. 


^focnin-scconb  jjunban  after  (Lriiutn. 


LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  household  the 
church  in  continual  godliness;  that  through  tin- 
protection  it  may  be  free  from  all  adversities,  and  de- 
voutly given  to  serve  thee  in  good  works,  to  the  glory 
of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


CONTINUAL    GODLINESS. 

T   ORD,  keep  Thy  Church  for  evermore 

Protected  by  Thy  peace  and  love, 
Thy  Church  which,  through  the  Living  Door, 

Leads  to  Thy  temple  courts  above. 
Keep  all  who  Thy  dear  name  confess 
In  a  continual  godliness. 

Such  godliness  as  cannot  let 

The  chance  of  praising  God  go  by ; 

That  cannot,  night  or  day,  forget 
The  scrutiny  of  His  kind  eye, 

And  thinks  of  it  with  love  not  fear, 

And  with  a  conscience  calm  and  clear. 

(137) 


138  <i\vc\\Uj-$tt0M\  Jnmdag  aftcv  Srittitjj* 

A  godliness  for  ever  fraught 

With  quiet  trust,  dispelling  care ; 

God's  love  the  life-pervading  thought, 
As  needful  as  the  common  air, 

The  principle  of  self-control, 

The  ease,  the  vigour  of  the  soul. 

A  godliness  that  is  not  lent 

To  usages  of  worldly  men, 
Ever  on  gain  or  pleasure  bent, 

Nor  rendering  to  God  again, 
And  yet  not  stern  or  harsh  or  proud, 
The  right  of  thought  to  all  allowed. 

Lord,  keep  from  all  adversity, 

From  the  least  taint  of  sin  and  shame, 

The  Church,  Thy  chosen  family, 
The   household  named  by  Thy  name, 

Redeemed  by  Thy  most  precious  blood, 

And  consecrated  unto  God. 

Let  the  destroying  angel  spare, 

When  Justice  speeds  his  death-winged  way, 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  children,  where, 

Token  of  Love's  divinest  sway, 
The  Paschal  blood  is  sprinkled  o'er 
The  lintels  of  each  holy  door. 


(LfocniiT-tbivb  Smnba»  after  ftrinxtir. 


GrxUsct. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  au- 
thor of  all  godliness  ;  be  ready,  we  beseech  thee, 
to  hear  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  church  ;  and  grant 
that  those  things  which  we  ask  faithfully,  we  may  ob- 
tain effectually,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


EFFECTUAL   PRAYER. 

C\  GOD,  our  Strength,  our  Hope, 
Let  us  not  darkly  grope, 
Seeking  for  light ; 

Christ  is  the  door  to  Thee, 

Which,  by  His  love,  we  see 

Open,  and  wide,  and  free, 
Morn,  noon,  and  night. 

Grant,  when  we  enter  there, 
Bringing  our  loads  of  care, 

Sorrow,  and  sin, 
Grant  us  a  sweet  relief; 
Rest,  for  each  wearing  grief, 
Pardon  for  sin,  the  chief 

Burden  within. 

(139) 


140   3Uw*tti|H&iffl  Jhnulny  after  trinity. 

Purge  us  of  all  deceit, 
When  at  Thy  gracious  feet 

Prostrate  in  prayer ; 
Let  not  the  world  allure, 
But,  steady,  close,  secure, 
Trusting  Thy  promise  sure, 

Fasten  us  there. 

Hold  us  to  Thy  dear  throne, 
While  our  full  hearts  make  known 

All  they  contain ; 
Truthfully  pouring  out 
Fear,  trial,  danger,  doubt, 
All  that  clings  round  about 

With  many  a  stain. 

Hear  Thou  each  fervent  cry, 
All  our  deep  needs  supply, 

Through  Christ  our  Lord ; 
Faith,  for  the  spirit's  joy  ; 
Work,  for  the  soul's  employ ; 
Pleasure  without  alloy, 
Heaven's  own  reward. 

When  the  whole  Church  unites, 
Dearest  of  all  delights. 


(Tu'entij-tluul  Sunday  nftcv  (Tvhutt).    141 

In  one  deep  prayer, 
Grant  that  it  may  obtain 
Instant,  and  lasting,  gain, 
Growing  in  grace  amain, 

Fruitful  and  fair. 


Then  it  will  lift  to  Thee 
O  blessed  Trinity, 

Whom  we  adore, 
Father,  who  hears  the  Son, 
Christ,  who  the  cause  hath  won, 
Spirit  of  both,  Three  One, 

Praise  evermore. 


Ctoenfu-foxivllj  Sunbajj  after  Crmiig. 


OLORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from 
their  offences  ;  that  through  thy  bountiful  good- 
ness, we  may  all  be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those 
sins  which  by  our  frailty  we  have  committed.  Grant 
this,  O  heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our 
blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 


THE  BANDS  OF  SIN    UNLOOSED. 

\\/E  dwell  in  houses  of  no  trust, 

That  have  no  strength  or  stay, 
Whose  sole  foundation  is  of  dust, 
Whose  walls  of  crumbling  clay. 

E'en  when  they  seem  most  fair  and  sound 

To  those  who  but  look  on, 
They  totter  trembling  to  the  ground, 

And  while  we  look,  are  gone. 

We,  living  souls,  who  dwell  therein, 

Though  never  doomed  to  die, 

Are  still  held  prisoners  by  sin, 

And  in  sad  bondage  lie. 
(142) 


£wnta-fouvth  Sunday  after  trinity.  143 

Look  down  in  pity,  gracious  Lord, 

And  let  Thy  loving  hands 
Unloose  each  sin-entangled  cord, 

And  break  the  hated  bands. 

From  every  countless  sin  absolve, 

And  set  our  spirits  free 
From  thoughts  and  feelings  that  revolve 

In  rounds  of  vanity. 

We  have  no  goodness  of  our  own, 

We  dwellers  in  the  dust, 
Thy  love  of  mercy  is  alone 

Our  one  dear  hope  and  trust. 

And  when  our  hearts  revive  beneath 

Thy  absolution  given, 
Through  our  frail  prison  comes  the  breath 

Of  purity  and  heaven. 


©frrmfn-fifffr  Sxmbaii  after  ^rmtfir. 


STIR  up,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy 
faithful  people,  that  they,  plenteously  bringing 
forth  the  fruit  of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be  plente- 
ously rewarded,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


PARAPHRASE. 

T^VEN  as  the  spring's  reviving  showers 
Pierce  through  the  hardened  ground, 
And  stir  to  life  the  fruitful  powers 
That  have  been  winter-bound  ; 

So  stir  up,  by  the  warm  soft  rain 

Of  Thy  refreshing  grace, 
The  half-dead  hearts  that  long  have  lain, 

In  dark  or  desert  place. 

Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  now  fulfil 
The  word  on  which  we  trust, 

And  let  not  our  awakened  will 
Be  barren  as  the  dust. 
(144) 


<uvcnty-fiftU  Jlumtatj  aftcv  £vinit\u    145 

Pour  water  on  the  hearts  that  cry 

That  are  for  Thee  athirst, 
And  let  no  seeds  of  faith  there  die 

But  into  new  life  burst. 

Then  will  they  bring  forth  plenteously 

The  fruits  of  holiness  ;  . 
Sown,  watered,  quickened,  Lord,  by  Thee, 

Such  Thou  wilt  own  and  bless. 

And  this  shall  be  the  full  reward 

For  any  good  work  done, 
To  know  that  Thou  within  us,  Lord, 

Hast  wrought  it,  Thou  alone. 


istdlai«0ns  pmmns. 


IMPROMPTU. 

Written  after  hearing  an  eloquent  sermon  by  Dr.  C.  J. 
Vaughan,*  followed  by  The  Hallelujah  Chorus,  in 
Westminster  Abbey,  July  31,  1870. 

TTHE  vaulted  arches  ring 

With  the  praises  of  our  King, 
King  of  kings, — and  Lord  of  lords ! 

Hallelujahs  swell  and  soar, 

Amens  echo  o'er  and  o'er, 

Till  the  soul  can  bear  no  more, 
But  faints  with  rapture  on  their  chords. 

Our  throbbing  pulses  beat 

To  get  nearer  to  Thy  feet, 
Lord  of  lords, — and  King  of  kings  ! 

To  hear  the  paeans  rare, 

Through  Thy  crystal  arches  fair, 

And  the  hallelujahs  share 
Which  Thy  royal  priesthood  sings. 

*  Master  of  the  Temple,  Loudon. 

(146) 


<3fmpvomptiu  147 

No  doubts  come  near  our  heart, 

We  know  Thee,  who  Thou  art, 
King  of  kings, — and  Lord  of  lords  ! 

Prince  of  peace  and  God  of  right, 

Thou  wilt  help  us  in  the  fight 

With  our  foes  of  sin  and  night, 
The  shields  are  Thine  and  Thine  the  swords. 

Sorrow  may  make  us  dumb, 

Ev'n  then  we'll  not  succumb, 
Lord  of  lords, — and  King  of  kings ; 

When  we  see  Thee  near  our  dead, 

When  Thou  knowest  the  tears  we  shed, 

The  bitterness  is  fled, 
And  joy  comes  on  the  morning's  wings. 

Temptation  cannot  shake, 
When  our  hold  on  Thee  we  take, 

King  of  kings, — and  Lord  of  lords; 
Powers  of  evil  fly  like  ghosts, 
When  the  tempted  spirit  boasts 
Thy  dear  name,  O  God  of  hosts, 

Thy  steadfast  arm  sure  strength  affords. 

And  when  the  hand  of  death 
Shall  stop  our  quivering  breath, 


148  PMMtt, 

Lord  of  lords, — and  King  of  kings ; 

All  dying  fears  dispel, 

Thou  Lord  of  death  and  hell, 

And  bid  us  come  and  dwell 
Where  Thy  white-robed  choir  in  glory  sings ! 


HYMN 

Composed  during  a  storm  at  sea,  September  13,  1870. 

u  Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace  whose  mind  is  stayed  on 
Thee,  because  he  trusteth  in  Thee." — Isaiah  26  :  3. 

QTAY  the  poor  heart  that  trusteth  in  Thee, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 
Wild  moans  the  wind  in  the  tall  mast-tree, 
Chill  falls  the  night  on  the  desolate  sea, 
Faint  grows  my  spirit,  have  mercy  on  me, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 

Thou  art  the  Ruler  of  winds  and  of  waves, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 
Though  louder  than  thunder  the  storm-blast 

raves, 
Smiting  the  sea  into  fathomless  graves, 
Thine  is  the  voice,  Thine  the  hand  that  saves, 
Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 


Sums.  149 

Thou  art  alone  my  Light-house  and  Tower, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah  ! 
Thou  art  my  Star  in  the  dark  midnight  hour, 
Shine  through  the  clouds  when  the  black  tem- 
pests lower, 
Calm  the  great  deep  in  its  pitiless  power, 
Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 

Keep  the  dear  word  Thou  hast  promised  to  me, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 
Peace,  "  perfect  peace,"  let  the  token  be, 
For  surely  my  heart  is  stayed  upon  Thee ; 
Thou  art  its  rest,  upon  land  or  on  sea, 

Jesu,  Jesu  Jehovah ! 


HYMN 
Written  for  the  dedication  of  the  rectory  at  Pelham. 

[   ORD,  Thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 

And  wilt  be  evermore  ; 
The  shelter  of  Thy  love  and  grace, 
We  cease  not  to  adore. 

But  not  for  that  alone,  we  lift 
Our  hearts  and  hymns  above ; 


Our  earthly  dwellings  are  the  gift, 
Of  Thy  all-bounteous  love. 

And  for  this  new  delightful  home, 

With  feelings  love-imbued, 
We  send  up  to  Thy  heavenly  dome, 

Our  songs  of  gratitude. 

We  dedicate  it  all  to  Thee ! 

Come  down,  O  Lord,  we  pray, 
And  with  Thy  peace  and  purity, 

Hallow  this  house,  to-day. 

Bless  Thou  its  walls,  that  they  may  keep 

All  dangers  from  within  ; 
And  be  a  rampart,  sure  and  deep, 

From  sorrow  and  from  sin. 

Eless  Thou  its  windows ;  may  our  eyes 
Look  through  them,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Hailing  the  light  of  Thy  dear  skies, 
On  every  rock  and  tree. 

Inscribe  upon  their  diamond  panes, 
With  beams  of  sun  and  moon, 

Remembrance  of  that  world  where  reigns 
One  glorious,  endless  noon. 


9pt*  151 

Bless  Thou,  O  Lord,  its  entrance  door ; 

In  olden  times  gone  by,* 
It  opened  that  the  young  and  poor, 

Their  simple  tasks  might  ply. 

We  would  its  threshold  might  be  still 

Free  to  young  children's  tread ; 
Free  to  let  in,  with  large  good-will, 

The  poor  who  cry  for  bread. 

And  thus  we  dedicate  with  prayers 

Thy  servants'  house  to  Thee, 
Invoking  for  its  joys  and  cares, 

An  unseen  ministry, 

Angels  of  Faith  and  Joy  and  Love : 

Come  down,  O  Lord,  we  pray 
And  with  these  angels  from  above 

Possess  this  house  to-day. 

*  A  part  of  this  rectory  had  formerly  been  a  Charity-school. 


INDEX  TO  HYMNS. 

First  Sunday  in  Advent. 
The  Great  Humility  of  Christ's  First  Advent i 

Second  Sunday  in  Advent. 
The  Comfort  of  the  Holy  Word 5 

Third  Sunday  in  Advent. 
Christ's  Coming  Announced 8 

Fourth  Sunday  in  Advent. 
Paraphrase n 

Christmas-Day. 

A  Carol 13 

Summons  to  Church  on  Christmas  Morning 14 

Sunday  after  Christmas. 
Adoption 17 

The  Epiphany  ;  or,  the  Manifestation  of  Christ  to  the 
Gentiles. 

Missionary  Hymn 19 

First  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  People  who  Call  on  God 22 

Second  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Peace  of  God 24 

Third  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
Physical  Infirmities  brought  to  Christ 26 


INDEX.  I53 

Fourth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
Our  Dangerous  Weakness  Deplored  29 

Fifth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Support  of  Heavenward  Hope  31 

Sixth  Sunday  after  the  Epiphany. 
The  Purifying  Likeness 34 

Septuagesima. 
Deliverance  instead  of  Punishment 37 

Sexagesima. 
The  Shelter  of  Christ's  Power 39 

QUINQUAGESIMA. 

The  Excellent  Gift  of  Charity 41 

Ash  Wednesday. 
Self-Consecration 44 

First  Sunday  in  Lent. 
Christ's  Fast  in  the  Wilderness 46 

Second  Sunday  in  Lent. 
Evil  Thoughts  Deprecated 49 

Third  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Heart's  Desires  Shown  to  God 52 

Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Comfort  of  Grace 54 

Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Goodness  of  God 56 

Sunday  next  Before  Easter. 
The  Name  of  Jesus  our  Plea 58 


I54  INDEX. 

Good  Friday. 
Mourners  Gazing  at  Calvary 60 

Easter  Day. 
Death  Overcome — Our  Easter  Joy 65 

First  Sunday  after  Easter. 
Risen  with  Christ 66 

Second  Sunday  after  Easter. 
Praising  and  Following  Christ 68 

Third  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Guiding  Light 70 

Fourth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
The  Changes  of  the  World 72 

Fifth  Sunday  after  Easter. 
Paraphrase 74 

Ascension  Day. 
The  Soul  Ascending  with  Christ 76 

Sunday  after  Ascension  Day. 
Leave  us  Not  Comfortless 79 

Whit-Sunday. 
The  Comfort  and  Guidance  of  the  Holy  Ghost 82 

Trinity  Sunday. 
Glory  to  the  Triune  God 85 

First  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Paraphrase 87 

Second  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Paraphrase 86 


INDEX.  I55 

Third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Paraphrase 91 

Fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
God's  Strength  our  only  Hope 93 

Fifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
God  Governs  the  World  and  the  Church 95 

Sixth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Glorious  Promise  of  Heaven 99 

Seventh  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Paraphrase 10 

Eighth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
God's  Providence 103 

Ninth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Gojd  Thoughts  Desired 105 

Tenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
God's  Readiness  to  Answer  Prayer  107 

Eleventh  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
God's  Power  Shown  in  Pity no 

Twelfth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Forgiveness  Implored 113 

Thirteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Laudable  Service 116 

Fourteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Faith,  Hope,  and  Charity 119 

Fifteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Human  Helplessness 121 


IS6  INDEX. 

Sixteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Prayer  for  the  Church 123 

Seventeenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Good  Works 125 

Eighteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Prayer  Against  Temptation 128 

Nineteenth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Prayer  for  the  Holy  Spirit 130 

Twentieth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Cheerful  Duty 132 

Twenty-First  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
A  Quiet  Mind ....   134 

Twenty-Second  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Continual  Godliness 137 

Twenty-third  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Effectual  Prayer 139 

Twenty-fourth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
The  Bands  of  Sin  Unloosed 142 

Twenty-fifth  Sunday  after  Trinity. 
Paraphrase 144 


Impromptu  Lines  ;  written  after  hearing  Dr.  C.  J.  Vaughan 
preach,  and  the  Hallelujah  Chorus  sang,  in  Westminster 
Abbey 146 

Lines  composed  when  a  storm  at  sea  was  rising 148 

Hymn  on  the  Dedication  of  a  Rectory 150 


